Azimuth Angle

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Azimuth Angle

1. Azimuth measured from 0° at the north or south reference direction clockwise or counterclockwise through 90° or 180°.
Azimuth angle is labeled with the reference direction as a prefix and the direction of measurement from the reference direction as a suffix. Thus, azimuth angle S 144° W is 144° west of south, or azimuth 324°. When azimuth angle is measured through 180°, it is labeled N or S to agree with the latitude and E or W to agree with the meridian angle.

2. In surveying, an angle in triangulation or in traverse through which the computation of azimuth is carried.

References

This article is based on NASA's Dictionary of Technical Terms for Aerospace Use