conversion angle

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conversion angle

The angle between a great circle (orthodromic) bearing and a rhumb line (loxodromic) bearing of a point, measured at a common origin.
Dictionary of Military and Associated Terms. US Department of Defense 2005.
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However, the Scots were punished for some sloppy handling soon after as winger Ben Breeze raced over in the corner to put the high-flying Welsh side ahead and Ceri Sweeney made light work of an awkward conversion angle.
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