[Proj] how to compare 2 proj4 definitions? or: how to normalize proj4 definition?

[Frank Warmerdam]

Sergey Spiridonov wrote:
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> Hi
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> I need to compare two proj4 definitions. It is clear that I can not
> compare them as strings, because order of the parameters can be changed,
> floats can be in different format, there can be various units.
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> Is there any normalization function available. If not, I will write one.

Sergey,

I am not aware of a proj.4 definition normalization function.  In general
I think it is very hard to compare coordinate systems without a great deal
of knowledge about parameter semantics, etc. As you mention, order is an
issue.  Also there are issues with expanding init strings, precision of
arguments, arguments formats (ie. +lat=15.5 vs. +lat=15d30), defaulted
arguments.

However, if you want to take a crack at it, I'd be interested in incorporating
it into the library.

Best regards,
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