Coriolis correction

Coriolis correction

[kȯr·ē′ō·ləs kə′rek·shən] (navigation) A correction applied to an assumed position, celestial line of position, or celestial fix or to a computed or observed altitude to allow for apparent acceleration due to the Coriolis force.

Coriolis correction

A correction applied to all celestially derived fixes to allow for Coriolis acceleration.