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Flattening
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Numerical Examples
The flattening parameter varies significantly depending on the reference system chosen to model the Earth's shape, reflecting differences in observational methods and underlying geodynamic assumptions.
| Reference System | Flattening ($f$) | Reciprocal Flattening ($1/f$) | Basis |