loxodrome

• Courbe tracée sur une sphère qui coupe tous les méridiens sous le même angle, représentant la trajectoire suivie par un navire ou un avion qui maintient un cap constant au compas.

A line on a sphere that cuts all meridians at the same angle, representing the path taken by a ship or plane that maintains a constant compass direction.

1. Navigation lineC2formaltechnical

   A line on the surface of a sphere, such as the Earth, that crosses all meridians at the same angle, representing the path of a vessel or aircraft maintaining a constant compass bearing.

   Loxodromie

   • The ship followed a loxodrome to simplify its navigation across the Atlantic.
   • Pilots often use loxodromes for long-haul flights to maintain a steady heading.
   • On a Mercator projection map, a loxodrome appears as a straight line.

   Synonymesrhumbrhumb line