Geostationary Satellite View (geos)

Classification: Azimuthal

Available forms: Forward and inverse, spherical and ellipsoidal

Defined area: Global

Alias: geos

Domain: 2D

Input type: Geodetic coordinates

Output type: Projected coordinates

Projection String

+proj=geos +h=35785831.0 +lon_0=-60 +sweep=y
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Required Parameters

• +h: The height of the satellite above the earth.

Optional Parameters

• +sweep: Sweep angle axis of the viewing instrument, can be "x" or "y" (default is "y").
• +lon_0: Central meridian (longitude of origin).
• +R: Earth radius.
• +ellps: Ellipsoid.
• +x_0: False easting.
• +y_0: False northing.