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Parameter: azimuth

Dataset: 
Park phase data
Parameter: 
azimuth
Master parameters information
Short Name:
 azimuth
Short Description:
 azimuth
Official Name:
 azimuth
No Data Value:
 nd
Description:
 

the direction of a celestial object from the observer, expressed as the angular distance from the north or south point of the horizon to the point at which a vertical circle passing through the object intersects the horizon.

the horizontal angle or direction of a compass bearing.

Dataset-parameters information
Supplied Name: 
azimuth
Supplied Units: 
degrees
Conversion Necessary: 
no
Conversion Utility: 
No Data Value: 
nd
Description: 
The uncalibrated compass heading of the float.