Question 1

What is a compass bearing?

Accepted Answer

A bearing is the direction from one point to another, measured clockwise from north (0° to 360°).

Question 2

What is the difference between bearing and azimuth?

Accepted Answer

They are often used interchangeably. Azimuth is always measured from north; bearing can use N/S reference (e.g., N45°E).

Question 3

How do I convert quadrant bearing to azimuth?

Accepted Answer

For NE quadrant: use angle as-is. For SE: 180° - angle. For SW: 180° + angle. For NW: 360° - angle.

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