Aspect ratio (disambiguation)
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Aspect ratio may be described generally or in specific applications.
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General:
- Aspect ratioAspect ratioThe aspect ratio of a shape is the ratio of its longer dimension to its shorter dimension. It may be applied to two characteristic dimensions of a three-dimensional shape, such as the ratio of the longest and shortest axis, or for symmetrical objects that are described by just two measurements,...
(General definition, applications, and examples)
Graphics:
- Aspect ratio (image)Aspect ratio (image)The aspect ratio of an image is the ratio of the width of the image to its height, expressed as two numbers separated by a colon. That is, for an x:y aspect ratio, no matter how big or small the image is, if the width is divided into x units of equal length and the height is measured using this...
- Pixel aspect ratioPixel aspect ratioPixel aspect ratio is a mathematical ratio that describes how the width of a pixel in a digital image compares to the height of that pixel....
Aviation:
- Wetted aspect ratio (wing)
- Aspect ratio (wing)Aspect ratio (wing)In aerodynamics, the aspect ratio of a wing is essentially the ratio of its length to its breadth . A high aspect ratio indicates long, narrow wings, whereas a low aspect ratio indicates short, stubby wings....
Electronics:
- Display aspect ratioDisplay aspect ratioThe Aspect ratio of a display is the fractional relation of the width of the display area compared to its height.The aspect ratio is expressed as two numbers separated by a colon...