Description:
C++ geography library
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Type: Formula
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Tracked Since: Dec 28, 2025
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Links:
Homepage |
formulae.brew.sh
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Category: Developer tools
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Tags:
geodesy
c-plus-plus
geospatial
library
mathematics
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Install:
brew install geographiclib
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About:
GeographicLib is a C++ library designed to solve geodesic problems and perform accurate cartographic projections. It provides a robust implementation of algorithms for calculating distances, areas, and azimuths on ellipsoids. This makes it an essential tool for high-precision geospatial calculations.
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Key Features:
- Geodesic calculations on ellipsoids
- Cartographic projections (UTM, MGRS)
- High-precision trigonometric routines
- C++ and Fortran implementations
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Use Cases:
- Geodetic surveying and mapping
- Geographic Information Systems (GIS) development
- Navigation and routing algorithms
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Alternatives:
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proj
– PROJ focuses primarily on coordinate transformations, whereas GeographicLib specializes in geodesic geometry.
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geos
– GEOS handles topological geometry operations, while GeographicLib handles spherical/ellipsoidal trigonometry.
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