 Loxodromic navigation

Loxodromic navigation, also known as rhumb-line navigation, refers to a method of navigating across the Earth's surface by following a path that crosses all meridians at the same angle. This type of navigation is particularly useful for sea and air travel because it simplifies course plotting and allows for constant compass reading. When a vessel follows a loxodrome, it appears as a straight line on a Mercator projection map.