On determination of Sun-rise/set time and on construction of a Computer for the purpose

Authors

  • V. N. ANTARKAR Meteorological Office, Jodhpur

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.54302/mausam.v15i1.5520

Abstract

A simple sliding computer determine sun rise/set times for any place within Indian latitudes is described. Its mathematical basis is discussed. A rough and ready method based on Variation of Sun-rise/set times with latitude is also mentioned, Variation in the observed times of sun-rise/set time with latitude is discussed and its importance to aircraft pilots indicated.

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01-01-1964

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V. N. ANTARKAR, “On determination of Sun-rise/set time and on construction of a Computer for the purpose”, MAUSAM, vol. 15, no. 1, pp. 61–66, Jan. 1964.

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Vol. 15 No. 1 (1964): MAUSAM

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