Finding point on ellipse given an arc length

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Given a parametric representation of an ellipse:

$$ x = a\cos t \\ y = b\sin t $$

Say I have a known point $P_0$ at $t = t_0$. Given also a known arc length $d$ on the ellipse:

$$ d = \int_{t_0}^{t_1} \sqrt{a^2\sin^2 t + b^2\cos^2t} \ dt $$

Is there a way to calculate what is $t_1$ analytically?