reference frame

Noun

Meaning

a system that uses coordinates to establish position

Source: WordNet

Synonyms

coordinate system frame of reference reference system situation context background framework standpoint point of reference universe of discourse keyframe reference grid belief system reference framework benchmarking framework

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Hypernyms

system organization arrangement organisation

Hyponyms

space-time Cartesian coordinate system inertial frame inertial reference frame space-time continuum

Examples

A global polyhedron of permanently operating GPS stations under the auspices of the IERS is used to define a single global, geocentric reference frame which serves as the "zero order" global reference to which national measurements are attached. Source: Internet

Causes The Coriolis force exists only when one uses a rotating reference frame. Source: Internet

Another, commonly used reference frame, is the center of mass frame - one that is moving with the center of mass. Source: Internet

But, in the reference frame of the person swinging the bat, considerable work is done on the ball. Source: Internet

But the total energy of the system, including kinetic energy, fuel chemical energy, heat, etc., is conserved over time, regardless of the choice of reference frame. Source: Internet

Dependence on reference frame Newton's apple in Einstein's elevator. Source: Internet

Close letter words and terms

reference counting reference data reference electrode reference frames reference framework reference frameworks