Earth Station Latitude Formula

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Earth Station Latitude refers to the geographical latitude coordinate of a specific ground-based station on Earth that is equipped to communicate with satellites. Check FAQs
λe=∠θR-∠θel-∠θtilt
λe - Earth Station Latitude?∠θR - Right Angle?∠θel - Angle of Elevation?∠θtilt - Tilt Angle?

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17Edit=90Edit-42Edit-31Edit
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Earth Station Latitude Solution

Follow our step by step solution on how to calculate Earth Station Latitude?

FIRST Step Consider the formula
λe=∠θR-∠θel-∠θtilt
Next Step Substitute values of Variables
λe=90°-42°-31°
Next Step Convert Units
λe=1.5708rad-0.733rad-0.5411rad
Next Step Prepare to Evaluate
λe=1.5708-0.733-0.5411
Next Step Evaluate
λe=0.296705972838979rad
Next Step Convert to Output's Unit
λe=16.9999999999999°
LAST Step Rounding Answer
λe=17°

Earth Station Latitude Formula Elements

Variables
Earth Station Latitude
Earth Station Latitude refers to the geographical latitude coordinate of a specific ground-based station on Earth that is equipped to communicate with satellites.
Symbol: λe
Measurement: AngleUnit: °
Note: Value can be positive or negative.
Right Angle
Right angle refer to the orientation of the satellite antenna's main beam with respect to the Earth's surface.
Symbol: ∠θR
Measurement: AngleUnit: °
Note: Value can be positive or negative.
Angle of Elevation
The angle of elevation in satellite communication refers to the vertical angle between the horizontal plane and a line connecting an Earth-based satellite dish or antenna to a satellite in space.
Symbol: ∠θel
Measurement: AngleUnit: °
Note: Value should be less than 90.
Tilt Angle
Tilt Angle refers to the angular displacement or inclination of a satellite antenna or dish from the vertical axis.
Symbol: ∠θtilt
Measurement: AngleUnit: °
Note: Value should be less than 90.

Other formulas in Geostationary Orbit category

​Go Angle of Elevation
∠θel=∠θR-∠θtilt-λe
​Go Angle of Tilt
∠θtilt=∠θR-∠θel-λe
​Go Satellite Geostationary Radius
Rgso=([GM.Earth]Pday4π2)13
​Go Geostationary Height
Hgso=Rgso-[Earth-R]

How to Evaluate Earth Station Latitude?

Earth Station Latitude evaluator uses Earth Station Latitude = Right Angle-Angle of Elevation-Tilt Angle to evaluate the Earth Station Latitude, The Earth Station Latitude formula is defined as a geographic coordinate that specifies the north–south position of a point on the Earth's surface. Earth Station Latitude is denoted by λe symbol.

How to evaluate Earth Station Latitude using this online evaluator? To use this online evaluator for Earth Station Latitude, enter Right Angle (∠θR), Angle of Elevation (∠θel) & Tilt Angle (∠θtilt) and hit the calculate button.

FAQs on Earth Station Latitude

What is the formula to find Earth Station Latitude?
The formula of Earth Station Latitude is expressed as Earth Station Latitude = Right Angle-Angle of Elevation-Tilt Angle. Here is an example- 974.0283 = 1.5707963267946-0.733038285837481-0.54105206811814.
How to calculate Earth Station Latitude?
With Right Angle (∠θR), Angle of Elevation (∠θel) & Tilt Angle (∠θtilt) we can find Earth Station Latitude using the formula - Earth Station Latitude = Right Angle-Angle of Elevation-Tilt Angle.
Can the Earth Station Latitude be negative?
Yes, the Earth Station Latitude, measured in Angle can be negative.
Which unit is used to measure Earth Station Latitude?
Earth Station Latitude is usually measured using the Degree[°] for Angle. Radian[°], Minute[°], Second[°] are the few other units in which Earth Station Latitude can be measured.
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