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Azimuth Angle

 Azimuth is defined as the horizontal pointing angle of an antenna (0° – 360°).
 It is measured in a clockwise direction in degrees from true north (north pole 0°)
which is used as reference.

Figure 1.12: Azimuth angle

Tutorial 1f

Elevation and azimuth angle are look-angles of a

satellite. Show both look angles using suitable

diagrams.

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