magnetic meridian

ریشه

The word 'magnetic' comes from the Latin word 'magnēticus', meaning 'pertaining to a magnet'. 'Meridian' comes from the Latin word 'merīdiānus', meaning 'midday' or 'noon'.

مثال

• The magnetic meridian is used as a reference for compass navigation.
• The magnetic meridian does not necessarily align with the geographic meridian.
• The declination angle represents the difference between the magnetic meridian and the geographic meridian.