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Calculate Structural Dip-Weighted Drill Core Recovery Ratio Uncertainty Propagator
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Structural Dip-Weighted Drill Core Recovery Ratio Uncertainty Propagator calculator computes Dip-weighted RCR uncertainty in dimensionless using the defined engineering formula and the input values provided. Dip-weighted RCR uncertainty is expressed in dimensionless. No universal acceptance threshold is defined by this calculator.
Worked Example
Verified calculation
Given:
- Vertical drill RCR uncertainty = 0.05
- Horizontal drill RCR uncertainty = 0.12
- Structural dip angle = 0
- Dip measurement uncertainty = 0.0174533
Expected Result:
- Dip-weighted RCR uncertainty = 0.05
Engineering Interpretation:
Under the given input conditions, the calculated result is: Dip-weighted RCR uncertainty = 0.05 dimensionless.
The actual numerical result is computed by the Runtime engine using the persisted tool definition. The values shown here come from deterministically validated test cases.
Formula / Method
dip-weighted rcr uncertainty = sqrt(pow(vertical drill rcr uncertainty, 2) * pow(cos(structural dip angle), 2) + pow(horizontal drill rcr uncertainty, 2) * pow(sin(structural dip angle), 2) + pow(dip measurement uncertainty, 2) * pow((horizontal drill rcr uncertainty - vertical drill rcr uncertainty) * cos(structural dip angle) * sin(structural dip angle), 2))Formula family: formula_geology_drill_core_recovery_ratio_uncertainty_propagator_for_structural_dip_weighted_resource_confidence
Variables
| Symbol | Label | Role | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| rcr_uncertainty_vertical | Vertical drill RCR uncertainty | INPUT | Vertical drill RCR uncertainty |
| rcr_uncertainty_horizontal | Horizontal drill RCR uncertainty | INPUT | Horizontal drill RCR uncertainty |
| dip_angle_rad | Structural dip angle | INPUT | Structural dip angle |
| dip_uncertainty_rad | Dip measurement uncertainty | INPUT | Dip measurement uncertainty |
| drill_core_recovery_ratio_uncertainty | Dip-weighted RCR uncertainty | OUTPUT | Dip-weighted RCR uncertainty |
Calculation Steps
- Enter the vertical drill rcr uncertainty in dimensionless.
- Enter the horizontal drill rcr uncertainty in dimensionless.
- Enter the structural dip angle in rad.
- Enter the dip measurement uncertainty in rad.
- Step 1: Compute dip-weighted rcr uncertainty.
- Read the dip-weighted rcr uncertainty (dimensionless) from the results.
Engineering Summary
Calculate Structural Dip-Weighted Drill Core Recovery Ratio Uncertainty Propagator
Frequently Asked Questions
What does this calculator calculate?
The Structural Dip-Weighted Drill Core Recovery Ratio Uncertainty Propagator calculator estimates Dip-weighted RCR uncertainty based on the input parameters you provide
Why is vertical drill rcr uncertainty important in this calculation?
vertical drill rcr uncertainty is used directly in the calculation of dip-weighted rcr uncertainty. Its effect on the result depends on the complete formula and the values of the other inputs.. When you enter vertical drill rcr uncertainty in dimensionless, the calculator uses it in the engineering formula to compute the output
How should I interpret the result dip-weighted rcr uncertainty?
The calculator outputs dip-weighted rcr uncertainty in dimensionless. The result is computed directly from the input values using the defined engineering formula
What units should I use for the inputs?
Enter each value in the units shown next to the input field: Vertical drill RCR uncertainty (dimensionless), Horizontal drill RCR uncertainty (dimensionless), Structural dip angle (rad), Dip measurement uncertainty (rad). Make sure all inputs use the specified units for consistent results
What assumptions does this calculator use?
This calculator uses automatically validated engineering formulas. Results are approximate and should be validated against site-specific conditions, applicable codes, and professional engineering judgment
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