Curvature Analysis: Oahu from Kauai, Hawaii

General Information

  • Claimed by: Terry Robinson (YouTube)
  • Object:
    • Name: Oahu
    • Distance: 108 miles (174 km)
    • Highest elevation: 4003 ft (1220 m)
  • Observer:
    • Location: Wailua River Overlook, Kauai, Hawaii
    • Elevation: 200 ft (61 m)

Video

Simulation

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Analysis

  • They did not account for refraction.
  • The simulation shows it is possible to see Oahu from Kauai with the globe Earth model when atmospheric refraction is high.

References

  • Oahu – Wikipedia