Geodesy
Profile slope angle
Profile slope angle is a surveying parameter of position, direction, elevation, or measured distance.
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α = atan((H₂ − H₁) / L)
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What it means
Profile slope angle is a surveying parameter of position, direction, elevation, or measured distance.
How it works and where it is used
Use this calculation for designing longitudinal profiles and grades for roads, pipelines, and sites.