altitude curve

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altitude curve [′al·tə‚tüd ‚kərv]

(engineering)

The arc of a vertical circle between the horizon and a point on the celestial sphere, measured upward from the horizon.

(navigation)

A graphical representation of the altitude of a celestial body as it would appear from a single assumed position or a series of assumed positions over a period of time; such curves are precomputed.

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