horizontal angle
[/ˌhɒrɪˈzɒntəl ˈæŋɡəl/]
nounpl: horizontal angles
ângulo horizontal
1. The angle measured in a horizontal plane between two lines of sight or directions, typically used in surveying, navigation, and astronomy
The surveyor measured the horizontal angle between the two landmarks to determine the distance.
O topógrafo mediu o ângulo horizontal entre os dois marcos para determinar a distância.
2. In surveying and navigation, the azimuth or bearing angle measured from a reference direction (typically north) in the horizontal plane
The horizontal angle from north to the target was recorded as 45 degrees.
O ângulo horizontal do norte até o alvo foi registrado como 45 graus.
3. The angle formed between two rays in a horizontal plane, as opposed to a vertical plane
Engineers calculated the horizontal angle of the bridge's supports.
Os engenheiros calcularam o ângulo horizontal dos apoios da ponte.
This is a technical term primarily used in professional fields such as surveying, civil engineering, navigation, and astronomy in both Brazil and the United States. It is essential vocabulary for professionals working with theodolites, GPS systems, and topographic mapping. The term is relatively universal across English and Portuguese-speaking technical communities with minimal regional variation.
Related Idioms & Phrases
measure/calculate a horizontal angle
determine the horizontal angle between two points
reference horizontal angle
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