SAZEL: A Computer Program to Find Sun Azimuth and Elevation

Abstract

A computer program, SAZEL, is presented which computes the sun azimuth and elevation angle from an observer's geographic location, local mean time, and calendar date. The method of computing the sun azimuth and elevation angle is discussed in detail and in application.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Apr 01, 1980
Accession Number
ADA085020

Entities

People

  • Edward F. Brown

Organizations

  • United States Army Armament Research, Development and Engineering Center

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Advanced Electronics
  • Sensors
  • Space
  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Acquisition
  • Air Force
  • Air Force Facilities
  • Air Navigation
  • Altitude
  • Angular Motion
  • Computer Programs
  • Elevation
  • Free Flight
  • Latitude
  • Longitude
  • Measurement
  • Navigation
  • Navigators
  • Simulations
  • Trajectories
  • Weapons

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  • Geodesy
  • Technical Research and Report Writing.