Why are degrees minutes seconds and decimal degrees both used for measurements in manufacturing, isn’t one more simple and just as accurate? 524 viewsJanuary 3, 2024 Question91.93K November 18, 2020 0 Comments Why are degrees minutes seconds and decimal degrees both used for measurements in manufacturing, isn’t one more simple and just as accurate? In: Engineering 2 Answers ActiveNewestOldest Anonymous Posted November 19, 2020 0 Comments Decimal degrees is simpler but degrees, minutes and seconds are the traditional (old-fashioned) way. We’re in a transition period. In navigation they often use degrees and decimal minutes, because a minute is a nautical mile. You are viewing 1 out of 2 answers, click here to view all answers. Register or Login
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