azimuthal

• Qui se rapporte à l'azimut ou qui est mesuré à l'aide de celui-ci ; l'azimut étant une mesure angulaire dans un système de coordonnées sphériques, utilisée notamment en astronomie, en navigation et en géodésie.

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.