geodesic

• Относящийся к кратчайшей линии между двумя точками на искривлённой поверхности, часто используемый в геометрии, архитектуре и инженерии.

Relating to the shortest line between two points on a curved surface, often used in geometry, architecture, and engineering.

1. Relating to geodesyC2formal

   Of or relating to the scientific discipline of geodesy, which deals with the measurement and representation of the Earth's shape, gravitational field, and rotation.

   Геодезический

   • The team conducted a geodesic survey of the mountain range.
   • Geodesic measurements are crucial for accurate mapmaking.
   • Modern GPS technology relies on geodesic principles.

   Synonymsgeodesicalgeodetic

2. Shortest path on a curved surfaceC2formal

   Describing the shortest line between two points on a curved surface, such as a sphere.

   Геодезический

   • A geodesic line on a sphere is a great circle arc.
   • The airplane followed a geodesic path to minimize fuel consumption.
   • Geodesic domes are constructed using a network of geodesic lines.

   Synonymsgeodesicalgeodetic

• Существительное, обозначающее кратчайшую линию между двумя точками на математически заданной поверхности, такую как прямая линия на плоскости или дуга большого круга на сфере.

A noun referring to the shortest line between two points on a mathematically defined surface, such as a straight line on a plane or an arc of a great circle on a sphere.

1. Shortest path on a surfaceC1formalscientific

   The shortest line between two points on a mathematically defined surface, such as a straight line on a plane or an arc of a great circle on a sphere.

   Кратчайший путь на поверхности

   • On a sphere, a geodesic is an arc of a great circle.
   • The geodesic between two points on a curved surface is not always a straight line.
   • In general relativity, light follows a geodesic in spacetime.

   Synonymsgeodesic line