Geopotential altitude in Introduction and Governing Equations Formulas

Geopotential altitude is the geometric altitude corrected for the gravity variation. And is denoted by h. Geopotential altitude is usually measured using the Meter for Length. Note that the value of Geopotential altitude is always positive.

Formulas to find Geopotential altitude in Introduction and Governing Equations

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Introduction and Governing Equations formulas that make use of Geopotential altitude

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List of variables in Introduction and Governing Equations formulas

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FAQ

What is the Geopotential altitude?

Geopotential altitude is the geometric altitude corrected for the gravity variation. Geopotential altitude is usually measured using the Meter for Length. Note that the value of Geopotential altitude is always positive.

Can the Geopotential altitude be negative?

No, the Geopotential altitude, measured in Length cannot be negative.

What unit is used to measure Geopotential altitude?

Geopotential altitude is usually measured using the Meter[m] for Length. Millimeter[m], Kilometer[m], Decimeter[m] are the few other units in which Geopotential altitude can be measured.

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