Angle of Yaw

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Angle of Yaw


The angle, as seen from above, between the longitudinal body axis of an aircraft, rocket, or the like and a chosen reference direction. This angle is positive when the forward part of the longitudinal axis is directed to starboard. Also called

 yaw angle  .

References

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