Definitions

from Wiktionary, Creative Commons Attribution/Share-Alike License.

  • noun mathematics A unit of plane angular measure equal to one thousandth of a radian

from WordNet 3.0 Copyright 2006 by Princeton University. All rights reserved.

  • noun a unit of angular distance equal to one thousandth of a radian

Etymologies

Sorry, no etymologies found.

Support

Help support Wordnik (and make this page ad-free) by adopting the word milliradian.

Examples

  • This was achieved with an accuracy of 0.015 milliradian, or a maximum error of 30 miles at lunar distances.

    Apollo Communications 1970

  • (for you artillery guys out there there is also a version with a milliradian ring.)

    Kit Up 2009

  • (for you artillery guys out there there is also a version with a milliradian ring.)

    Kit Up 2009

  • (for you artillery guys out there there is also a version with a milliradian ring.)

    Kit Up 2009

  • Ship's attitude correct to point one milliradian. "

    2010 Odyssey Two Clarke, Arthur C. 1982

Comments

Log in or sign up to get involved in the conversation. It's quick and easy.