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Re: Anomalous dip. was: [NAV-L] Testing pocket sextant.
From: Bill B
Date: 2006 Jun 17, 00:52 -0400
From: Bill B
Date: 2006 Jun 17, 00:52 -0400
> Lets assume now an inversion layer > in the lowest 50m of the standard atmosphere (as described above) with a > temperature increase of 6?C over 50m height (+0.12?C/m). > > For the above observer the dip would now be reduced, it would be now only 0.92 > arc min. > Marcel Tracking (just barely) so far. Given the mass of stone etc extending up 200 to 400 meters and predominant wind coming off the land, what happens to the tops of 430 meter buildings in your scenario?. BTW, Franks height of eye was closer to 4 meters. Thanks Bill
