[boost] Re: Dimensional Analysis Interest?

From: Hugo Duncan (hugoduncan_at_[hidden])
Date: 2003-10-15 15:00:45

Deane Yang <deane_yang_at_[hidden]> wrote:

> In other words, the library does not need to
> explicitly define units or dimensions for velocity, momentum, or energy.
> These would be automatically derived from the more fundamental 
> dimensions (mass, length, time).

I'm not sure how this would work outside the metric system, eg gallons,
or BTU ( http://www.sizes.com/units/british_thermal_unit.htm )

Hugo