Looking for observed rotation periods of various Foucault pendulums at different latitudes

[RandomDude1234]

Hello, I am currently doing research on the Foucault pendulum, specifically on its rotation period. I was wondering where I could find data concerning the observed rotation periods of various Foucault pendulums at different latitudes around the world (not calculated using the Formula T=24/sinλ). If anyone has any sources or suggestions that would be much appreciated.

 

[Baluncore]

Start with a list of Foucault pendulums.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_Foucault_pendulums

 

[RandomDude1234]

Hello, thank you for your reply. However, I cannot tell whether the rotation period data from some of these Foucault pendulums is observed or simply calculated using the formula. Is there any source which describes the observed rotation period(s)? If so, please direct me too it, as I am struggling to find data and am on a strict deadline. Moreover, I would need data points from multiple Foucault pendulums at different latitudes, making it very difficult to find.

 

[berkeman]

and am on a strict deadline.

Is this question for your schoolwork then? If so, I can move this thread to the schoolwork forums for you.

BTW, I did a Google search on pendulum cams around the world and got some good hits. Try that Google search to try to find some pendulum cams at different latitudes to help you gather more data.

 

[Baluncore]

Welcome to PF.

However, I cannot tell whether the rotation period data from some of these Foucault pendulums is observed or simply calculated using the formula.

The latitude of those stations is determined by star sights, so there should be no difference between the observed and the calculated rates of rotation.

The rate can be easily computed to ten decimal places in a couple of minutes. It would be difficult to measure the rate, accurate to six decimal places, in a week.

You will need to follow up each listed Foucault pendulum, searching for papers or articles that compare the actual measured, with the computed rates of rotation.

 

[Nugatory]

I was wondering where I could find data...

What is the question behind the question? That is, what are you going to do with this data?

You will likely get better and more helpful answers if we know more about the line of inquiry that you're following.

 

[RandomDude1234]

What is the question behind the question? That is, what are you going to do with this data?

You will likely get better and more helpful answers if we know more about the line of inquiry that you're following.

Hello, I am planning to compare the observed and theoretical rotation periods (even though they are approximately the same) to determine how much latitude influences rotation period.