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1. Earth's Radius

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   Definition and Geodetic Models
   Because the Earth's shape is irregular, a single, unambiguous radius cannot be defined. Geodesists rely on standardized reference ellipsoids to approximate the shape for mapping and satellite calculations.
   The WGS 84 Ellipsoid