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Figure 1-25. Using the Same Reference Ellipsoid for all Datumsf. A WGS will be established permitting the computation of distances <strong>and</strong> directions for use withintercontinental-range missiles. The effect of such a system will be more far-reaching than itsapplication to intercontinental problems. Since the world system preserves the positional relationship ofpoints within a local or preferred datum, the unified world system will also meet the requirements for<strong>geodetic</strong> information for short- or medium-range missiles. In this way, the air-to-ground missiles, theground-based intermediate-range missiles, the ocean-based intermediate-range missiles, <strong>and</strong> theintercontinental-range missiles can all use the single WGS.1-18. The National Imagery <strong>and</strong> Mapping Agency World System. NIMA is working to formulate aworld reference system. The approach used by NIMA is different from the approach of the USAF, but itwas vital that the fundamental concepts of methods were consistent.a. The basic NIMA approach is to use the numerous arc measurements that span North <strong>and</strong> SouthAmerica, Europe, <strong>and</strong> Africa. These arcs are used to determine the ellipsoid that provides the best fit forall the areas. In order to properly orient this ellipsoid with reference to the earth's axis of rotation <strong>and</strong>the center of the earth, a combined astro-<strong>geodetic</strong> deflection <strong>and</strong> gravimetric method will be used. Byusing numerous deflections in the western <strong>and</strong> eastern hemispheres, astro-<strong>geodetic</strong> undulations will becomputed. These undulations will then be compared with absolute gravimetric undulations, <strong>and</strong> anadjustment will be made so that the difference between the astro-<strong>geodetic</strong> <strong>and</strong> gravimetric undulations isat a minimum. The end result of this method of orientation will be an absolute reference system inwhich all <strong>geodetic</strong> datumsEN0593 1-40

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