trajectory
trajectory
Definition
tra·jec·tory (trə jek′tə rē)
noun pl. -·ries
- the curved path of something hurtling through space, esp. that of a projectile from the time it leaves the muzzle of the gun
- Math.
- a curve or surface that passes through all the curves of a given family at the same angle
- a curve or surface that fits a particular law such as passing through a given set of points
Etymology: ML trajectorius < L trajectus: see traject
trajectory
Usage Examples
Preposition: of
- particle: We see that Heisenberg's rule may not apply to past trajectories of a particle.
Converse of object
- calculate: Fortunately, the only a risk would be using the same logic for calculating a trajectory for landing a probe on Titan.
- compute: Exhaustive checks have been made using trajectories computed in Cartesians: an example is illustrated on the cover.
- trace: First, it traces briefly the trajectory of the debate on industrial clusters in developing countries.
- predict: The predicted trajectory follows the real trajectory very closely.
- curve: Unlike block matching, curved trajectories can be captured.
- determine: The discrete phase is modeled by determining the trajectories of a representative sample of particles.
Adjective modifier
- upward: While they can claim to be moving on an upward trajectory Griffin is in a stronger position to hold his party together.
- developmental: We focus on infants, children and adults and chart developmental trajectories.
- downward: Levels of national satisfaction in France have followed a similar downward trajectory - from 44 % in 2003 to just 20 % today.
- ballistic: Namely, there was no effective software check of observed radar track for ballistic trajectory.
- evolutionary: Covering a four hundred year period up to the present, Fuess meticulously charts divorce's convoluted evolutionary trajectory.
- optimum: This high MOI keeps the clubhead extremely stable at impact, resulting in straighter flight and optimum trajectory, even on mishits.
Modifies a noun
- calculation: Results are compared with trajectory calculations on potential energy surfaces.
Noun used with modifier
- pomeron: The pomeron trajectory is indicated by the dashed line.
- iceberg: An iceberg trajectory model has additionally been developed, to stimulate present and LGM iceberg distributions and limits.
- particle: They show the end parts of alpha particle trajectories at these depths.
- dynamics: The ANATRA menu holds a set of options that allow you to analyze GROMOS molecular dynamics trajectories.
- career: A confident careers trajectory is yours for the asking.
- ball: DRAW BIAS: Helps correct ball trajectory for those who commonly fade or slice the golf ball.
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