Author here. I also hate projected coordinate systems! But in all seriousness the domain name is channeling an attitude felt by generations of GIS practitioners. I don’t really know why it’s on HN though...
You’re totally right, I made it for GIS people, not general math people. No idea why it’s on HN tbh
Snyder is the canonical source that most use. Free download from USGS. Once you see the math you’ll understand why you want to use libraries. https://pubs.er.usgs.gov/publication/pp1395
Author here. I also hate projected coordinate systems! But in all seriousness the domain name is channeling an attitude felt by generations of GIS practitioners. I don’t really know why it’s on HN though...
You’re totally right, I made it for GIS people, not general math people. No idea why it’s on HN tbh
Snyder is the canonical source that most use. Free download from USGS. Once you see the math you’ll understand why you want to use libraries. https://pubs.er.usgs.gov/publication/pp1395