TechnologyAugust 17, 2026
azimuth
AZ-uh-muhth
Definition
The angular measurement in a horizontal plane, typically representing the direction of a target from an observer.
Etymology
The word originates from the Arabic 'al-sumūt', meaning 'the directions', which is the plural of 'samt' meaning 'direction' or 'path'. It entered Middle English via Old Spanish and Medieval Latin.
In the news
The article uses the term to describe how the RFHunter system determines the specific horizontal angle from which an enemy radio signal originates. This measurement is a critical first step in the system's ability to triangulate the exact location of a target.
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