Function geodesy::wgs84::direct

Function Documentation

static inline geographic_msgs::msg::GeoPoint geodesy::wgs84::direct(const geographic_msgs::msg::GeoPoint &p1, double azimuth, double distance)

Calculates the postion p2 from azimuth and distance from p1 on the WGS84 ellipsoid.

Parameters:
  • p1 – starting point (altitude must be zero)

  • azimuth – clockwise angle in radians relative to north.

  • distance – distance in meters.