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Rho Theta Navigation
, often referred to
as
polar
navigation
or polar coordinate
navigation
, is
a
method used primarily in aerial and
marine navigation
. It involves using polar coordinates to specify
a
location
or to guide
a
movement towards
a
destination. The
name
"
Rho
" (
ρ
) typically refers to the
distance
from
a
reference
point (often the current
position)
, while "
Theta
" (
θ
) refers to the
angle
or bearing relative to
a
defined
reference
direction, usually north.
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