microradian

[US]/ˌmaɪkrəˈreɪdiən/
[UK]/ˌmaɪkroʊˈreɪdiən/

Translation

n.a unit of angle equal to one millionth of a radian (10⁻⁶ radians)
Word Forms

Phrases & Collocations

microradian precision

microradian level

microradian deviation

microradians per second

microradian stability

microradian measurement

microradian accuracy

microradian resolution

measuring microradians

microradian beam

Example Sentences

the laser guidance system requires an alignment precision of one microradian.

scientists measured the crustal deformation in microradians per year.

the telescope's tracking error was less than a microradian.

angular stability of the platform remains within five microradians.

this optical sensor can resolve tilt changes down to a microradian.

he calibrated the instrument to an accuracy of 0.1 microradians.

the beam diverged at a rate of several microradians.

a deflection of just a few microradians affected the signal path.

interferometers can detect phase shifts equivalent to a microradian.

the mechanical jitter was reduced to sub-microradian levels.

accurate pointing requires control within a microradian scale.

the gyroscope drifts less than one microradian per hour.

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