Input Parameters

Results

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Coriolis Parameter f
×10⁻⁵ s⁻¹
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Deflection Force
N/kg
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Deflection Direction
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Lateral Deflection
nm

Reference

f = 2Ω×sin(latitude) where Ω = 7.2921×10⁻⁵ rad/s Coriolis acceleration = f × velocity Deflection: right in NH, left in SH f = 0 at equator, maximum at poles