Convert Nanoradians per second squared to Gradians per second squared
Convert Nanoradians per second squared (nrad/s²) to Gradians per second squared (gon/s²) instantly and accurately.
Conversion Formula
gon/s² = nrad/s² × 6.366197724e-8
About Nanoradians per second squared
The nanoradian per second squared (nrad/s²) equals 10⁻⁹ rad/s², measuring imperceptibly gradual changes in rotation rate. Precision spacecraft attitude-control systems operate in this range during ultra-slow slew manoeuvres; GRACE-FO drag-free cold-gas thrusters produced angular accelerations at the nrad/s² scale. Ring laser gyroscopes monitoring Earth's polar motion require resolving nrad/s² variations. 1 nrad/s² = 10⁻⁹ rad/s² ≈ 1.02 × 10⁻⁹ rpm/s.
About Gradians per second squared
The gradian per second squared (gon/s²) equals π/200 ≈ 0.015708 rad/s². The gradian (1 gon = 0.9°) is the standard angular unit in continental European surveying; robotic total stations (Leica TS16, Trimble S-Series) that report angular speed in gon/s naturally characterise servo acceleration in gon/s². DIN 18709 survey instrument calibration records angular acceleration in the gradian system. 1 gon/s² = π/200 rad/s² ≈ 0.9 °/s².
Quick Reference Table
| Nanoradians per second squared (nrad/s²) | Gradians per second squared (gon/s²) |
|---|---|
| 1 nrad/s² | 6.366 × 10-8 gon/s² |
| 2 nrad/s² | 1.273 × 10-7 gon/s² |
| 5 nrad/s² | 3.183 × 10-7 gon/s² |
| 10 nrad/s² | 6.366 × 10-7 gon/s² |
| 25 nrad/s² | 1.592 × 10-6 gon/s² |
| 50 nrad/s² | 3.183 × 10-6 gon/s² |
| 100 nrad/s² | 6.366 × 10-6 gon/s² |