How is Coriolis Acceleration Calculated for an Eastward Airplane at 30° North?

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To calculate the Coriolis acceleration for an eastward airplane flying at 30° North latitude, the relevant equations involve the Coriolis effect, which depends on the velocity of the airplane and the Earth's rotation. The magnitude of the Coriolis acceleration can be determined using the formula a_c = 2 * v * ω * sin(φ), where v is the airplane's speed, ω is the angular velocity of the Earth, and φ is the latitude. The direction of the Coriolis acceleration will be to the right of the airplane's motion due to the Earth's rotation. If uncorrected, the airplane will drift off course, and calculations can show how far it will deviate after one hour of flight. Understanding these principles is crucial for accurate navigation in aviation.
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An airplane is flying due east along the 30 degree north latitude circle at 800 km/hr. Determine the magnitude and direction of the Coriolis acceleration acting on it. If the Coriolis acceleration is not compensated for, how far off course will the airplane be after one hour (assuming the plane is traveling east instant-by-instant, and maintains a constant altitude)?

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