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Help acc_wgs84
Returns the total acceleration due to gravitation and centripetal force at the earth's surface according to the WGS84 international gravity formula.
Syntax
g = acc_wgs84(latitude) % Matlab & Octave g <- acc_wgs84(latitude) # R
Description
Returns the total acceleration due to gravitation and centripetal force at the earth's surface according to the WGS84 international gravity formula.
Inputs
| Input var | Description | Default value |
|---|---|---|
| latitude | latitude is in degrees | degrees |
Outputs
| Output var | Description | Units |
|---|---|---|
| g | total acceleration due to gravitation and centripetal force at the earth's surface in m/s2 | m/s2 |
Notes & assumptions
Example
Matlab & Octave
acc_wgs84(50) g = 9.8107 % m/s^2
R
acc_wgs84(50) g = 9.8107 # m/s^2
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