goniometer

A technical noun referring to an instrument used to measure angles, particularly in radio direction finding to determine the angular direction of incoming signals.

• 🇫🇷Nom technique désignant un instrument de mesure des angles, notamment en radiogoniométrie pour déterminer la direction angulaire des signaux entrants.

1. Radio direction finder C2 formal technical

   An instrument used to determine the angular direction of incoming radio signals, often for navigation or locating a signal source.

   • The technician used a goniometer to pinpoint the source of the interference.
   • In aviation, a goniometer helps pilots determine their bearing from a radio beacon.
   • The ship's crew relied on the goniometer to navigate through the fog.

   🇫🇷radiogoniomètre

   Synonymes: direction finderradio compass

• goniometers plural form
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• goniometer's possessive singular form