Nadir
Term · Industrial and trades · MLC-T-IND-003828
The point directly below an observer or a sensor, opposite the zenith, often used in the context of remote sensing and satellite imagery in agriculture. It represents the lowest point in a celestial sphere or the direction pointing directly downwards from a specific location. In aerial imaging, a nadir view captures the ground directly beneath the aircraft or drone, providing an overhead perspective.
| Identifier | MLC-T-IND-003828 |
|---|---|
| Field | Industrial and trades |
| Subject | Agricultural equipment |
| Translations | German: Nadir; Spanish: nadir; French: nadir |
Record as JSON
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"id": "MLC-T-IND-003828",
"term": "Nadir",
"field": "Industrial and trades",
"definition": "The point directly below an observer or a sensor, opposite the zenith, often used in the context of remote sensing and satellite imagery in agriculture. It represents the lowest point in a celestial sphere or the direction pointing directly downwards from a specific location. In aerial imaging, a nadir view captures the ground directly beneath the aircraft or drone, providing an overhead perspective.",
"subject": "Agricultural equipment",
"translations": {
"de": "Nadir",
"es": "nadir",
"fr": "nadir"
},
"url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/industrial/nadir/"
}
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