Ground Elevation Calculator

Ground Elevation Calculator calculator can be used to determine the elevation of a point on the ground based on distance and angle measurements from a known reference point.

Input Parameters

Calculation Results

Calculation Formula

Elevation = Distance × sin(Angle)

Where:
Distance = Horizontal distance from the reference point (meters)
Angle = Angle of elevation from the reference point (degrees)
sin = Sine function of the angle

Result

Elevation: 0.00 meters

Ground Elevation Calculator Calculator Usage Guide

Learn how to use the Ground Elevation Calculator calculator and its working principles

How to Use This Calculator

  1. Enter the horizontal distance from your reference point to the point of interest in meters.
  2. Enter the angle of elevation from your reference point to the point of interest in degrees.
  3. Click the "Calculate" button to compute the ground elevation.
  4. The result will be displayed in meters.

Principle of Operation

This calculator uses basic trigonometry to calculate the elevation of a point on the ground. The formula used is:

Elevation = Distance × sin(Angle)

This formula assumes that the measurement is taken from a horizontal reference point and that the angle is measured from that horizontal plane to the point of interest.

Example

Suppose you are standing 100 meters away from a tower and measure the angle of elevation to the top of the tower as 30 degrees. The elevation of the tower would be:

Elevation = 100 × sin(30°) = 100 × 0.5 = 50 meters

Applications

This calculator can be used in various fields such as:

  • Surveying and mapping
  • Architecture and construction
  • Geology and topography
  • Navigation and positioning