gskeshavan Posted June 19, 2005 Report Share Posted June 19, 2005 Huge Mountain ranges are everywhere and People Climb those Mountains. For example Mt. Everest which is 8850m was Climbed. But have you ever thought how the Height of these Tall, Giant mountains are Calculated???If you need the answer, then it is TRIGONOMETRY.This Trigonometry helps in calculation the heights of Mountain Ranges.This is a basic chapter in Maths and if you want to know more about Trigonometry, please do contact me. Thank You!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eclogite Posted June 21, 2005 Report Share Posted June 21, 2005 It is somewhat more complex than simple trigonometry: to accurately compute the height of Mount Everest it was necessary to allow for two factors: a) Deviation from the vertical of spirit levels used to align the theodolite. This is a result of the local distortion of the gravity field by the mass of the Himalayas.;) Atmospheric defraction, which deflects the appaprent position of the summit.More accurate measures are possible with GPS equipment, such as that used in a 1998 expedition. Data from that suggested Everest 's may be about 30ft less than the official height of 29,028'. But an expedition the following year led to a revised figure of 29,035'. To make matters more interesting Mt Everest is increasing in height by an estimated 4mm per year as a result of the collision of India with Asia. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Qfwfq Posted June 21, 2005 Report Share Posted June 21, 2005 Interesting facts Eclogite. Welcome to Hypography! ;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
C1ay Posted June 21, 2005 Report Share Posted June 21, 2005 If you need the answer, then it is TRIGONOMETRY.Maybe in the old days. Now days the answer is GPS... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Qfwfq Posted June 22, 2005 Report Share Posted June 22, 2005 Now days the answer is GPS...Which, quite likely, uses a spot or two of trig, under the hood. ;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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