Depression angle

From Glossary of Meteorology



depression angle

(Also called depression.) The angle between the horizon and a point below, measured along the arc that passes through the point in question and is perpendicular to the horizon.

The depression angle is the zenith distance of the point in question minus 90°.
Compare azimuth, elevation angle, zenith distance.


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