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The Latitude of a Position on Earth Surface is the measurement of distance north or south of the Equator. Check FAQs
L=asin(aC2ΩEV)
L - Latitude of a Position on Earth Surface?aC - Horizontal Component of Coriolis Acceleration?ΩE - Angular Speed of the Earth?V - Current Velocity?

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20.0118Edit=asin(4Edit27.3E-5Edit49.8Edit)
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Latitude given Coriolis Acceleration Solution

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FIRST Step Consider the formula
L=asin(aC2ΩEV)
Next Step Substitute values of Variables
L=asin(427.3E-5rad/s49.8mi/s)
Next Step Convert Units
L=asin(427.3E-5rad/s80145.3312m/s)
Next Step Prepare to Evaluate
L=asin(427.3E-580145.3312)
Next Step Evaluate
L=0.349272518770321rad
Next Step Convert to Output's Unit
L=20.011841225447°
LAST Step Rounding Answer
L=20.0118°

Latitude given Coriolis Acceleration Formula Elements

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Functions
Latitude of a Position on Earth Surface
The Latitude of a Position on Earth Surface is the measurement of distance north or south of the Equator.
Symbol: L
Measurement: AngleUnit: °
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Horizontal Component of Coriolis Acceleration
Horizontal Component of Coriolis Acceleration is defined as the acceleration due to the rotation of the earth, experienced by particles (water parcels, for example) moving along the earth's surface.
Symbol: aC
Measurement: NAUnit: Unitless
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Angular Speed of the Earth
Angular Speed of the Earth is the measure of how fast the central angle of a rotating body changes with respect to time.
Symbol: ΩE
Measurement: Angular VelocityUnit: rad/s
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Current Velocity
Current Velocity is the speed and direction of water flow in a river, ocean, or other bodies of water.
Symbol: V
Measurement: SpeedUnit: mi/s
Note: Value can be positive or negative.
sin
Sine is a trigonometric function that describes the ratio of the length of the opposite side of a right triangle to the length of the hypotenuse.
Syntax: sin(Angle)
asin
The inverse sine function, is a trigonometric function that takes a ratio of two sides of a right triangle and outputs the angle opposite the side with the given ratio.
Syntax: asin(Number)

Other Formulas to find Latitude of a Position on Earth Surface

​Go Latitude given Pressure Gradient Normal to Current
L=asin((1ρwater)δp/δn2ΩEV)

Other formulas in Dynamics of Ocean Currents category

​Go Coriolis Acceleration
aC=2ΩEsin(L)V
​Go Current Velocity given Coriolis Acceleration
V=aC2ΩEsin(L)
​Go Pressure Gradient Normal to Current
δp/δn=2ΩEsin(L)V1ρwater
​Go Current Velocity given Pressure Gradient Normal to Current
V=(1ρwater)(δp/δn)2ΩEsin(L)

How to Evaluate Latitude given Coriolis Acceleration?

Latitude given Coriolis Acceleration evaluator uses Latitude of a Position on Earth Surface = asin(Horizontal Component of Coriolis Acceleration/(2*Angular Speed of the Earth*Current Velocity)) to evaluate the Latitude of a Position on Earth Surface, The Latitude given Coriolis Acceleration is defined as geographic coordinate that specifies north–south position of point on Earth's surface. Latitude of a Position on Earth Surface is denoted by L symbol.

How to evaluate Latitude given Coriolis Acceleration using this online evaluator? To use this online evaluator for Latitude given Coriolis Acceleration, enter Horizontal Component of Coriolis Acceleration (aC), Angular Speed of the Earth E) & Current Velocity (V) and hit the calculate button.

FAQs on Latitude given Coriolis Acceleration

What is the formula to find Latitude given Coriolis Acceleration?
The formula of Latitude given Coriolis Acceleration is expressed as Latitude of a Position on Earth Surface = asin(Horizontal Component of Coriolis Acceleration/(2*Angular Speed of the Earth*Current Velocity)). Here is an example- 3775.646 = asin(4/(2*7.2921159E-05*80145.3312)).
How to calculate Latitude given Coriolis Acceleration?
With Horizontal Component of Coriolis Acceleration (aC), Angular Speed of the Earth E) & Current Velocity (V) we can find Latitude given Coriolis Acceleration using the formula - Latitude of a Position on Earth Surface = asin(Horizontal Component of Coriolis Acceleration/(2*Angular Speed of the Earth*Current Velocity)). This formula also uses Sine (sin), Inverse Sine (asin) function(s).
What are the other ways to Calculate Latitude of a Position on Earth Surface?
Here are the different ways to Calculate Latitude of a Position on Earth Surface-
  • Latitude of a Position on Earth Surface=asin(((1/Water Density)*Pressure Gradient)/(2*Angular Speed of the Earth*Current Velocity))OpenImg
Can the Latitude given Coriolis Acceleration be negative?
No, the Latitude given Coriolis Acceleration, measured in Angle cannot be negative.
Which unit is used to measure Latitude given Coriolis Acceleration?
Latitude given Coriolis Acceleration is usually measured using the Degree[°] for Angle. Radian[°], Minute[°], Second[°] are the few other units in which Latitude given Coriolis Acceleration can be measured.
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