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Smartphones and Time Zones.

Authors :
Bairdx, William
Secrest, Jeffery
Padgett, Clifford
Johnson, Wayne
Hagrelius, Claire
Source :
Physics Teacher; Sep2016, Vol. 54 Issue 6, p351-353, 3p
Publication Year :
2016

Abstract

The article presents a science experiment to measure ancient time zones with the help of smartphones, mobile application Google Earth and three dimensional printing. It mentions the use of local meridian for observing north of the tropics both longitude and latitude. It also mentions the use of Global Positioning System (GPS) provide information regarding local noon.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
0031921X
Volume :
54
Issue :
6
Database :
Complementary Index
Journal :
Physics Teacher
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
117566826
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1119/1.4961177