quote:Originally posted by J: X: is the azmuth degree on which the position falls from the north pole [this of course requires that the ship "create" a coordinate system, unless of course the magnetic fields provide one?].
Y: is the distance from the north pole.
Z: is the distance from the planet's center.
Wouldn't it be simpler to keep X and Y as latitude and longitude, with Z being distance from the centre of the planet?
Oh, and to answer my own question, our moon does indeed have a longitude system set up, with a prime meridian (obviously enough) set smack in the middle of the side facing the Earth.
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dunno if the current system would be any easier or not... oh well
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