Use this text operation when its stated character encoding, token boundaries, normalization, case handling, and output format match the surrounding workflow.

Decimal degrees

Optional number. Signed decimal degrees within ±180.

Axis

Optional string. Whether the angle is latitude or longitude.

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Split signed decimal degrees into degrees, minutes, seconds and a hemisphere letter. Inputs are interpreted exactly in the displayed units and the calculation returns the following fields without presentation rounding.

Degrees

Returned integer. Unsigned degree component.

Minutes

Returned integer. Arc minutes from 0 to 59.

Seconds

Returned number. Arc seconds from 0 to 60 (exclusive).

Direction

Returned string. Hemisphere letter N/S/E/W.

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