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Earth Station latitude is the coordinates of earth-station. Check FAQs
λe=asin(aC2ΩEU)
λe - Earth Station Latitude?aC - Horizontal Component of Coriolis Acceleration?ΩE - Angular Speed of the Earth?U - Horizontal Speed across the Earth’s Surface?

Latitude given Magnitude of Horizontal Component of Coriolis Acceleration Example

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43.299Edit=asin(4Edit27.3E-5Edit24.85Edit)
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Latitude given Magnitude of Horizontal Component of Coriolis Acceleration Solution

Follow our step by step solution on how to calculate Latitude given Magnitude of Horizontal Component of Coriolis Acceleration?

FIRST Step Consider the formula
λe=asin(aC2ΩEU)
Next Step Substitute values of Variables
λe=asin(427.3E-5rad/s24.85mi/s)
Next Step Convert Units
λe=asin(427.3E-5rad/s39992.1984m/s)
Next Step Prepare to Evaluate
λe=asin(427.3E-539992.1984)
Next Step Evaluate
λe=0.755710320051207rad
Next Step Convert to Output's Unit
λe=43.299011873423°
LAST Step Rounding Answer
λe=43.299°

Latitude given Magnitude of Horizontal Component of Coriolis Acceleration Formula Elements

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Functions
Earth Station Latitude
Earth Station latitude is the coordinates of earth-station.
Symbol: λe
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.
Horizontal Speed across the Earth’s Surface
Horizontal Speed across the Earth’s Surface is defined as the velocity of a motion problem deals with motion in the x direction.
Symbol: U
Measurement: SpeedUnit: mi/s
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
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)

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How to Evaluate Latitude given Magnitude of Horizontal Component of Coriolis Acceleration?

Latitude given Magnitude of Horizontal Component of Coriolis Acceleration evaluator uses Earth Station Latitude = asin(Horizontal Component of Coriolis Acceleration/(2*Angular Speed of the Earth*Horizontal Speed across the Earth’s Surface)) to evaluate the Earth Station Latitude, The Latitude given Magnitude of Horizontal Component of Coriolis Acceleration formula is defined as angular distance of place north or south of earth's equator. Earth Station Latitude is denoted by λe symbol.

How to evaluate Latitude given Magnitude of Horizontal Component of Coriolis Acceleration using this online evaluator? To use this online evaluator for Latitude given Magnitude of Horizontal Component of Coriolis Acceleration, enter Horizontal Component of Coriolis Acceleration (aC), Angular Speed of the Earth E) & Horizontal Speed across the Earth’s Surface (U) and hit the calculate button.

FAQs on Latitude given Magnitude of Horizontal Component of Coriolis Acceleration

What is the formula to find Latitude given Magnitude of Horizontal Component of Coriolis Acceleration?
The formula of Latitude given Magnitude of Horizontal Component of Coriolis Acceleration is expressed as Earth Station Latitude = asin(Horizontal Component of Coriolis Acceleration/(2*Angular Speed of the Earth*Horizontal Speed across the Earth’s Surface)). Here is an example- 2480.851 = asin(4/(2*7.2921159E-05*39992.1984)).
How to calculate Latitude given Magnitude of Horizontal Component of Coriolis Acceleration?
With Horizontal Component of Coriolis Acceleration (aC), Angular Speed of the Earth E) & Horizontal Speed across the Earth’s Surface (U) we can find Latitude given Magnitude of Horizontal Component of Coriolis Acceleration using the formula - Earth Station Latitude = asin(Horizontal Component of Coriolis Acceleration/(2*Angular Speed of the Earth*Horizontal Speed across the Earth’s Surface)). This formula also uses Sine (sin), Inverse Sine (asin) function(s).
What are the other ways to Calculate Earth Station Latitude?
Here are the different ways to Calculate Earth Station Latitude-
  • Earth Station Latitude=asin(Coriolis Frequency/(2*Angular Speed of the Earth))OpenImg
Can the Latitude given Magnitude of Horizontal Component of Coriolis Acceleration be negative?
No, the Latitude given Magnitude of Horizontal Component of Coriolis Acceleration, measured in Angle cannot be negative.
Which unit is used to measure Latitude given Magnitude of Horizontal Component of Coriolis Acceleration?
Latitude given Magnitude of Horizontal Component of Coriolis Acceleration is usually measured using the Degree[°] for Angle. Radian[°], Minute[°], Second[°] are the few other units in which Latitude given Magnitude of Horizontal Component of Coriolis Acceleration can be measured.
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