> I want to get the minimum arc (in degrees) needed to include a set of
> compass directions. I would like to use the range.circular() function
> of the package circular, because that package understands a compass-type
> of angle convention, but it gives results I don't understand. Howver, I
> can get the correct answer in the example below, 90 degrees, using the
> CircStats package. How can I make the circular package work for me?
>
> > R.version.string
> [1] "R version 2.6.1 (2007-11-26)"
>
> > library(circular)
> > y <- circular(c(45, 135), units = "degrees", template = "geographics")
> > range.circular(y)
> Circular Data:
> Type = angles
> Units = degrees
> Template = geographics
> Modulo = asis
> Zero = 1.570796
> Rotation = clock
> [1] 0
Using y <- circular(c(45, 135), units = "degrees"); range.circular(y)
gives the correct answer.
Circular Data:
Type = angles
Units = degrees
Template = none
Modulo = asis
Zero = 0
Rotation = counter
[1] 90
The different answers are generated in the subfunction conversion.circular
- take a look in there to see what is going on.
Regards,
Richie.
Mathematical Sciences Unit
HSL
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