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geodesic

/ˌd͡ʒiːəˈdiːsɪk/

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noun

測地線

The shortest line between two points on a specific surface.

Examples :

"The ant followed the geodesic on the orange peel, a slightly curved path representing the shortest distance to the sugar. "

アリはオレンジの皮の測地線をたどり、砂糖までの最短距離を表すわずかに湾曲した経路を進んだ。

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noun

測地線、大円の一部

(spherical geometry) A segment of a great circle.

Examples :

"On the globe, the shortest distance between two cities isn't a straight line on a flat map, but a geodesic, following the curve of the Earth. "

地球儀上では、2つの都市間の最短距離は平面地図上の直線ではなく、地球の曲線をたどる測地線です。

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noun

測地線

A course allowing the parallel-transport of vectors along a course that causes tangent vectors to remain tangent vectors throughout that course (a straight curve, a line that is straight).

Examples :

"The airplane followed a geodesic across the Earth's curved surface, minimizing the distance and keeping its direction consistent. "

飛行機は地球の湾曲した表面に沿って測地線をたどり、距離を最小限に抑え、方向を一定に保ちました。

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adjective

測地学の

Of or relating to geodesy.

Examples :

"The geodesic survey helped create a more accurate map of the region's elevation. "

測地測量は、その地域の標高のより正確な地図を作成するのに役立ちました。

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adjective

測地線ドームの、測地線ドームに関する

Of or relating to a geodesic dome.

Examples :

"The architect designed a geodesic dome for the school's new science lab. "

建築家は学校の新しい科学実験室のために、測地線ドームを設計しました。

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