How can you measure speed of a plane from the ground?

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Start date Nov 14, 2005
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To measure the speed of a plane from the ground, one can use methods such as radar, GPS tracking, or visual estimation combined with time measurements. The basic equation for speed is distance divided by time. For instance, if the distance a plane travels is known, and the time taken is measured, speed can be calculated easily. Radar systems provide precise speed measurements by calculating the Doppler effect of the plane's movement. Understanding the principles of motion and the tools available is essential for accurate speed measurement.

Nov 14, 2005

brahim

how can you measure the speed of the plane from the ground.

Can anyone help and please explain as much as you can and if you can provide the equation/example that would be wonderful.?

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Nov 14, 2005

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Have you got any ideas at all? What do you know about speed so far; that is, what is required to measure speed?

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