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|Meaning=The horizontal direction from one terrestrial point to another; basically synonymous with [[azimuth]]. | |||
|Explanation=Bearing, however, may be expressed in several ways: true bearing and magnetic bearing are the angular directions in degrees measured clockwise from [[true north]] and [[magnetic north]], respectively; [[compass]] bearing is expressed in terms of compass points; and relative bearing is the angular distance measured clockwise from the [[heading]] of a craft (in aviation, relative bearing is often referred to a clock face, that is, "3 o'clock" equals a relative bearing of 90°, etc.). | |||
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Latest revision as of 23:01, 13 January 2024
The horizontal direction from one terrestrial point to another; basically synonymous with azimuth.
Bearing, however, may be expressed in several ways: true bearing and magnetic bearing are the angular directions in degrees measured clockwise from true north and magnetic north, respectively; compass bearing is expressed in terms of compass points; and relative bearing is the angular distance measured clockwise from the heading of a craft (in aviation, relative bearing is often referred to a clock face, that is, "3 o'clock" equals a relative bearing of 90°, etc.).
