Angle of Elevation

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Angle of Elevation

The angle in a vertical plane between the local horizontal and an ascending line, as from an observer to an object. Also called elevation angle.

A negative angle of elevation is usually called an angle of depression.

References

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