isogonic
Having matching angles
Isogonic describes lines or curves connecting points of equal angles, most commonly appearing in maps showing magnetic declination—the angle between true north and magnetic north.
An isogonic line connects all points where a compass needle deflects the same number of degrees from true north.
The pilot consulted the isogonic lines on the aeronautical chart to adjust for compass variation.
In geometry, isogonic can also describe figures or transformations preserving angular relationships.
Angular distance from equator
- magnetic variationCompass-to-true north angle
- magnetic northCompass-indicated pole direction
- true northDirection to the pole
- geomagnetismEarth's magnetic field
secular variation · magnetic declination · field lines · inclination · polarity · dipole · flux · magnetosphere
Device showing cardinal directions
- bearingPosture or orientation
- course correctionMid-journey directional fix
- pilotingControlling a vehicle's course
- dead reckoningPosition-tracking via estimated motion
waypoint · nautical · celestial navigation · sextant · GPS · flight planning · compass rose · magnetic compass
Lines joining equal elevations
- map projectionFlattening Earth for charts
- topographic mapChart showing terrain elevation
- chartingRecording data visually
- surveyingMeasuring and charting terrain
plotting · grid · atlas · mapmaking · nautical chart · legend · cartogram · geographic coordinates
declination
Angular distance from equator
- magnetic variationCompass-to-true north angle
- magnetic northCompass-indicated pole direction
- true northDirection to the pole
geomagnetism · secular variation · magnetic declination · field lines · inclination · polarity · dipole · flux · magnetosphere · geomagnetic
compass
Device showing cardinal directions
- bearingPosture or orientation
- course correctionMid-journey directional fix
- pilotingControlling a vehicle's course
dead reckoning · waypoint · nautical · celestial navigation · sextant · GPS · flight planning · compass rose · magnetic compass · deviation
contour lines
Lines joining equal elevations
- map projectionFlattening Earth for charts
- topographic mapChart showing terrain elevation
- chartingRecording data visually
surveying · plotting · grid · atlas · mapmaking · nautical chart · legend · cartogram · geographic coordinates