relative bearing of an object

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• Relative bearing — In nautical navigation the relative bearing of an object is the angle formed by the heading of the vessel and a straight line drawn from the observation station on the vessel to the object.The relative bearing is measured with a pelorus or other… …   Wikipedia

• relative bearing — noun : a bearing relative to the heading of a ship or airplane * * * Navig. the bearing of an object, relative to the heading of a vessel or aircraft …   Useful english dictionary

• relative bearing — Navig. the bearing of an object, relative to the heading of a vessel or aircraft. * * * …   Universalium

• relative bearing — The direction expressed as a horizontal angle normally measured clockwise from the forward point of the longitudinal axis of a vehicle, aircraft, or ship to an object or body. See also bearing; grid bearing …   Military dictionary

• Bearing (navigation) — This article is about the navigational term. For other uses, see Bearing. A standard Brunton Geo compass, used commonly by geologists and surveyors to obtain a bearing in the field. In marine navigation, a bearing is the direction one object is… …   Wikipedia

• Bearing (mechanical) — A bearing is a device to allow constrained relative motion between two or more parts, typically rotation or linear movement. Bearings may be classified broadly according to the motions they allow and according to their principle of operation as… …   Wikipedia

• Absolute bearing — In nautical navigation the absolute bearing is the angle formed by the North direction and an object observed from the vessel. If the north used as reference is the true geographical north then the relative bearing is qualified as true whereas if …   Wikipedia

• Constant bearing, decreasing range — (CBDR) means that some object, usually another ship viewed from the deck or bridge of one s own ship, is getting closer but maintaining the same true bearing. If this continues, the objects will collide. Contents 1 Lack of visual clues 2 Relative …   Wikipedia

• Magnetic bearing — A magnetic bearing A magnetic bearing is a bearing which supports a load using magnetic levitation. Magnetic bearings support moving machinery without physical contact, for example, they can levitate a rotating shaft and permit relative motion… …   Wikipedia

• Plain bearing — Crankshaft plain bearing shells A plain bearing, also known as a plane bearing[1] or a friction bearing[2] is the simplest type of bearing, comprising just a bearing surface and no rolling elem …   Wikipedia

• Glossary of nautical terms — This is a glossary of nautical terms; some remain current, many date from the 17th 19th century. See also Wiktionary s nautical terms, Category:Nautical terms, and Nautical metaphors in English. Contents: A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R …   Wikipedia