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Investigations into the Dip of the Horizon

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  01 July 1950

H. C. Freiesleben
H. C. Freiesleben
Affiliation:
(German Hydrographic Institute)
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The dip of the horizon resulting from the observer's height of eye can be calculated from the formula Dip = 1′·06√H, where H is the height of eye in feet, or by Dip = 1′·93√h, where h is the height in metres. In this paper the latter form will be used so that comparison can be made with studies in international publications.

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Research Article
Information
The Journal of Navigation , Volume 3 , Issue 3 , July 1950 , pp. 270 - 279
Copyright
Copyright © The Royal Institute of Navigation 1950

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