PolarAngle

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Term: PolarAngle
Definition:

The angle between the position or measuredvector and the k-axis of the coordinate system. Mathematically defined asarctan([SQRT(i^2+j^2)]/k). This term could be also applied to angles betweenthe vector and other components, for example the IMF cone angle defined asarccos(Bx/Bt).

Created 2023.04.16
Last Modified 2023.04.16
Contributed by Ryan McGranaghan
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