Solution of Triangles
Solution of triangles is the historical term for the solving of the main trigonometric problem: to find the characteristics of the triangle (three angles, the lengths of the three sides etc) when some (but not all) of this characteristics are given. The triangle can be located on a plane or on a sphere. This problem often occurs in various trigonometric applications, such as geodesy, astronomy, construction, navigation etc.
Read more about this topic: Spherical Trigonometry
Famous quotes containing the words solution and/or triangles:
“Any solution to a problem changes the problem.”
—R.W. (Richard William)
“If triangles had a god, they would give him three sides.”
—Charles Louis de Secondat Montesquieu (1689–1755)