Rhumb lines & great circles Flashcards
1
Q
What is a Rhumb line
A
curved line on earth which cuts all meridians at same angle
2
Q
If two points are connected by g/c and RL which one will lie to the pole?
A
GC to the pole
RL to the Equator
3
Q
Line which are both GC & RL
A
Equator and meridians
4
Q
1m to ft
A
3.28ft
5
Q
1nm to m
A
1852m
6
Q
1nm to ft
A
6080ft