Re: geographic coordinate types?

For example?  We use the point type for doing long/lat coordinates, and
for calculating distance between  places on one of our projects ... but I
take it you are thinking of something more elaborate then that?

On Wed, 16 Aug 2000, Brook Milligan wrote:

> Is anyone working on a set of types and transformations suitable for
> geographic coordinates, e.g., to use in mapping or GIS applications?
> Do there exist any such types already?  Note that I'm familiar with
> the "normal" geometry types, but these are not really suitable for
> "real" mapping/GIS applications.
> 
> Thanks for any pointers.
> 
> Cheers,
> Brook
> 

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