Conversion of cosines to azimuth and plunge: Conversion of cosines to azimuth and plunge
Description
Conversion of cosines to azimuth and plunge.
Usage
cosap(x,y,z)
Value
A list including:
A
The azimuth
P
The plunge
Arguments
x
x component of cosine.
y
y component of cosine.
z
z component of cosine.
Author
Eli Amson.
R implementation and documentation: Eli Amson <eli.amson1988@gmail.com>.
Details
Orientation: x>0 is 'eastward', y>0 is 'southward', and z>0 is 'downward'.
References
Amson E, Arnold P, Van Heteren AH, Cannoville A, Nyakatura JA. Trabecular architecture in the forelimb epiphyses of extant xenarthrans (Mammalia). Frontiers in Zoology.