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Drawing a dome in Google Earth with KML


I need to draw a dome symbolizing the edge of radar detection capabilities in Google Earth (GE), but am finding it difficult. As it stands, I have not found any useful tools to draw even circles in GE. I'd be much obliged if anyone could help.


Solution

  • Draw a circle by using the Vincenty equations with inputs of lat1/2,lon1/2, and then draw lines crossing the circle, all going through the center, using great circle calculations(midpoints, etc.). Then, add height to those lines at different fractional lengths.