Goniometer (disambiguation)
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Goniometer can refer to:
- GoniometerGoniometerA goniometer is an instrument that either measures an angle or allows an object to be rotated to a precise angular position. The term goniometry is derived from two Greek words, gōnia, meaning angle, and metron, meaning measure....
, an instrument that measures angles or allows an object to be rotated to a precise angular position - Positioning goniometerPositioning goniometerA positioning goniometer or goniometric stage is a device used to rotate an object precisely about a fixed axis in space. Its appearance is similar to that of a linear stage. However, rather than moving linearly with respect to its base, the stage platform rotates partially about a fixed axis...
, a device used to rotate an object precisely about a fixed axis in space - Goniometer (audio)Goniometer (audio)A goniometer is often included in analog audio equipment to display a Lissajous figure which shows the amount of stereo in a dual-channel signal. It allows the sound technician to adjust for optimal stereo and determine the makeup of errors such as an inverted signal. Many goniometers also provide...
, a device that displays the amount of stereo in a dual-channel signal