Meridiaaniga

Meridiaaniga is a term used in the field of geodesy and cartography to describe a line on the Earth's surface that connects points of equal latitude. These lines run from the North Pole to the South Pole and are used to measure and map the Earth's surface. Meridiaaniga are perpendicular to the equator and are used to determine the east-west position of a location. Each meridian is identified by its angle from the Prime Meridian, which runs through Greenwich, England. The Prime Meridian is designated as 0 degrees, and meridians to the east are numbered up to 180 degrees, while those to the west are numbered up to -180 degrees. Meridiaaniga are crucial in navigation, surveying, and the study of the Earth's geography. They are also used in the definition of time zones, as each meridian corresponds to a specific time. The concept of meridiaaniga is fundamental in understanding the Earth's spherical shape and its spatial orientation.