loxodrome

• Linha sobre a superfície de uma esfera que cruza todos os meridianos sob o mesmo ângulo, representando o caminho seguido por um navio ou avião que mantém rumo constante pela bússola. Também chamada de curva de rumo constante.

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.

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   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.

   Loxodromia

   • 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.

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