Compass and True Bearings (HSC SSCE Mathematics Standard): Flashcards

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Compass and True Bearings
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Bearing definition

Directional position of one location relative to another

Two types of bearings

Compass bearings and true bearings

Compass bearing format

N/S + angle + E/W

Compass bearing reference line

Vertical (north-south) line

True bearing measurement direction

Clockwise from north

True bearing digit requirement

Three figures followed by T

East as true bearing

090°T090°\text{T}

South as true bearing

180°T180°\text{T}

Intercardinal directions angle with axes

45°45°

North-West as true bearing

315°T315°\text{T}

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