Title :
Qibla determination using vector algebra
Author :
Ishak, Shahrul Nizam ; Setumin, Samsul ; Maruzuki, Mohd Ikmal Fitri ; Sharipudin, Mohd Shaiful
Author_Institution :
Faculty of Computer & Mathematical Sciences, Universiti Teknologi MARA, 13500 Permatang Pauh, Pulau Pinang
Abstract :
This paper provides an alternative of improvised formula for determining qibla direction using vector algebra. The proposed method using vector algebra formula are given in details was compared with the existing method using spherical trigonometry. Then, result shows that the proposed method is accurate and easy to understand because does not require high mathematical knowledge.
Keywords :
Buildings; Earth; Strontium; Sun; USA Councils; Vectors; Qibla; Sacred Direction; Vector Algebra;
Conference_Titel :
Humanities, Science and Engineering Research (SHUSER), 2012 IEEE Symposium on
Conference_Location :
Kuala Lumpur
Print_ISBN :
978-1-4673-1311-7
DOI :
10.1109/SHUSER.2012.6269013
