triangulations
Three-point location methods
Triangulations are instances of triangulation—determining position by measuring angles from known points, or in social contexts, manipulating relationships by introducing a third party.
In surveying and navigation, triangulations establish precise locations: The map was based on triangulations from mountain peaks.
In psychology, triangulations describe dysfunctional patterns where one person draws others into conflicts: Family triangulations kept everyone off balance.
Corner points of shapes
- anglesRotation between intersecting lines
- polygonsClosed plane figures
- meshInterlocking open weave
- tessellationGapless plane coverage
nodes · edges · surfaces · algorithms · computational · topology · points · networks
Precision angle-measuring instrument
- benchmarksStandards for measuring performance
- baselinesInitial reference measurements
- geodeticOf Earth measurement science
- stationsFixed stops on routes
sightlines · coordinates · bearings · landmarks · control points · azimuth · elevations · mapping
Satellite-based location technology
- positioningArranging in specific locations
- satellitesBodies circling larger ones
- waypointsIntermediate navigation targets
- latitudeGeographic or personal freedom
longitude · bearings · fix · locating · receivers · signals · beacons · coordinates
Underhanded control of others
- relationshipsLinks between individuals
- conflictOpposition between parties
- family dynamicsInterplay among household members
- third partyUninvolved outside entity
dysfunction · scapegoating · alliances · communication · boundaries · therapy · emotional · intermediary
Proving something accurate
- cross-referencingVerifying by consulting elsewhere
- validationConfirming truth or accuracy
- sourcesPoints of origin
- methodologyFormal procedural framework
data · corroboration · qualitative · reliability · convergence · interviews · observations · documents
vertices
Corner points of shapes
tessellation · nodes · edges · surfaces · algorithms · computational · topology · points · networks · subdivision
theodolite
Precision angle-measuring instrument
- benchmarksStandards for measuring performance
- baselinesInitial reference measurements
- geodeticOf Earth measurement science
stations · sightlines · coordinates · bearings · landmarks · control points · azimuth · elevations · mapping · topography
GPS
Satellite-based location technology
- positioningArranging in specific locations
- satellitesBodies circling larger ones
- waypointsIntermediate navigation targets
latitude · longitude · bearings · fix · locating · receivers · signals · beacons · coordinates · radar
manipulation
Underhanded control of others
- relationshipsLinks between individuals
- conflictOpposition between parties
- family dynamicsInterplay among household members
third party · dysfunction · scapegoating · alliances · communication · boundaries · therapy · emotional · intermediary · splitting
verification
Proving something accurate
- cross-referencingVerifying by consulting elsewhere
- validationConfirming truth or accuracy
- sourcesPoints of origin
methodology · data · corroboration · qualitative · reliability · convergence · interviews · observations · documents · credibility
triangulationsdead reckoning
Position-tracking via estimated motion
direct observation · estimation · guesswork · eyeballing · approximation
triangulationstaking sides
Favoring one party
partisanship · straightforwardness · binary thinking · ideological purity · polarization