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:
    Ellipsoid, PrimeMeridian
    • Method Detail

      • getEllipsoid

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

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