Interface GeodeticDatum

All Superinterfaces:
Datum, IdentifiedObject
All Known Implementing Classes:
DefaultGeodeticDatum

public interface GeodeticDatum extends Datum
Defines the location and precise orientation in 3-dimensional space of a defined ellipsoid (or sphere) that approximates the shape of the earth. Used also for Cartesian coordinate system centered in this ellipsoid (or sphere).
Since:
GeoAPI 1.0
Author:
Martin Desruisseaux (IRD)
See Also:
  • Method Details

    • getEllipsoid

      Ellipsoid getEllipsoid()
      Returns the ellipsoid.
      Returns:
      The ellipsoid.
    • getPrimeMeridian

      PrimeMeridian getPrimeMeridian()
      Returns the prime meridian.
      Returns:
      The prime meridian.