Parameter: azimuth

Short Description: 
azimuth
Short Name: 
azimuth
Official Name: 
azimuth
Units: 
degrees
Units External Identifier: 
Graphable: 
Yes
No Data Value: 
nd
Maximum Value: 
Minimum Value: 
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.