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Re: Anomalous dip. was: [NAV-L] Testing pocket sextant.

From: Bill (no email)
Date: Sat Jun 17 2006 - 00:52:28 EDT

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    > 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


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