What Is This Tool?
This unit converter helps users change angular velocity values from radian per hour (rad/h) to revolution per day (r/d). It is designed for those working with slow rotational speeds, especially in fields like astronomy, geodesy, and spacecraft attitude control.
How to Use This Tool?
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Enter the angular velocity value in radian/hour.
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Select radian/hour as the input unit and revolution/day as the output unit.
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Click the convert button to see the result in revolution/day.
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Interpret the output for applications like planetary rotation or slow instrument movement.
Key Features
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Converts angular velocity between radian/hour and revolution/day units.
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Supports measurements used in astronomy, geodesy, and long-duration experiments.
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Browser-based tool requiring no installation.
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Provides precise conversion using the rate 1 rad/h = 3.8197186342 r/d.
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Includes examples for quick reference.
Examples
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2 rad/h converts to 7.6394372684 r/d.
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0.5 rad/h converts to 1.9098593171 r/d.
Common Use Cases
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Expressing planetary and Earth rotation rates in astronomy and geodesy.
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Specifying the spin rates of spacecraft or satellites over extended periods.
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Measuring slow rotational speeds in laboratory turntables or long-duration experiments.
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Translating angular velocity into complete rotations per day for easier interpretation.
Tips & Best Practices
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Ensure input values represent slow rotations appropriate for these units.
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Use this conversion when dealing with daily or hourly angular velocities.
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Apply consistent time standards (3600 seconds/hour and 86400 seconds/day) for accuracy.
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Consider other units like rad/s for very fast angular velocities.
Limitations
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Assumes the angular velocity is uniform and continuous during the time interval.
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Relies on standard hour and day durations for conversion accuracy.
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Not optimal for fast rotations where other units would be more suitable.
Frequently Asked Questions
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What does radian per hour measure?
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Radian per hour measures angular velocity, representing how many radians an object rotates through in one hour.
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Why convert radian/hour to revolution/day?
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Converting helps express slow rotations in terms of full daily revolutions, making it easier to understand planetary or satellite spin rates.
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Is this converter suitable for fast rotations?
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No, this converter is designed for slow angular velocities; fast rotations are better expressed in smaller time-based units such as radian per second.
Key Terminology
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Radian/hour (rad/h)
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An angular velocity unit representing one radian of rotation per hour, useful for measuring slow angular movements.
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Revolution/day (r/d)
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A unit of angular velocity indicating one full rotation per day, often used to describe slow planetary or satellite spins.
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Angular velocity
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The rate at which an object rotates or changes its angular position over time.