function y = deg2rad_(x) 
% DEG2RAD_ - Converts angle in degrees to radians  
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% Use As:   deg2rad_(angle) 
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% Input:    angle in degrees 
% Output:   angle in radians 
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% Example:  deg2rad_(270) -> 4.7124 
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% See Also: RAD2DEG_  
 
% Copyright (c) 1996 by Moss Landing Marine Laboratories 
% 28 Jan 1996; W. Broenkow 
% 20 Jun 96; changed name wwb 
 
y = x*pi/180; 
 
