wradlib.georef.projection.meters_to_degrees

wradlib.georef.projection.meters_to_degrees#

wradlib.georef.projection.meters_to_degrees(meters, longitude=0.0, latitude=0.0)[source]#

Converts a distance in meters to degrees of latitude and longitude using the WGS84 ellipsoid. If scalar, assumes equal east/north offset.

Parameters:
  • meters (float or tuple(float, float)) –

    Distance in meters.
    • If scalar: interpreted as [meters, meters] (diagonal NE).

    • If 2D: interpreted as [east, north] in meters.

  • latitude (float) – Reference latitude in degrees.

  • longitude (float) – Reference longitude in degrees.

Returns:

tuple – (delta_latitude, delta_longitude) in degrees