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trigonometric function [2 records]

Record 1 2016-10-11

English

Subject field(s)
  • Trigonometry
DEF

A function (as sine, cosine, tangent, cosecant, secant, cotangent) of an arc or angle usually measured by the ratios of pairs of sides of a right-angled triangle.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Trigonométrie
CONT

En mathématiques, les fonctions trigonométriques sont des fonctions dont la variable est une mesure d'angle. Elles permettent de relier les longueurs des côtés d'un triangle en fonction de la mesure des angles aux sommets.

Spanish

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Record 2 2000-02-16

English

Subject field(s)
  • Marine and River Navigation Aids
CONT

Absolute position of the vessel is obtained from two or more beacons using a trigonometric function.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Aides à la navigation fluviale et maritime
CONT

En utilisant un principe de triangulation, la position absolue du bateau est obtenue à partir de deux balises ou plus.

Spanish

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