azimuthal

• Sich auf den Azimut beziehend oder mit seiner Hilfe gemessen; der Azimut ist ein Winkelmaß im Kugelkoordinatensystem, das üblicherweise in Astronomie, Navigation und Geodäsie verwendet wird.

Relating to or measured by an azimuth, which is the angular measurement in a spherical coordinate system, typically used in astronomy, navigation, and surveying.

1. Relating to azimuthC2formaltechnical

   Of or relating to an azimuth, which is the angular measurement in a spherical coordinate system, typically measured from a reference direction (like north) in a horizontal plane.

   azimutal

   • The telescope was adjusted to an azimuthal angle of 45 degrees.
   • Azimuthal projections are used in some types of maps.
   • The surveyor recorded the azimuthal bearing of the landmark.