- Barycentric
- Barycentric Bar`y*cen"tric, a. [Gr. bary`s heavy + ke`ntron center.] Of or pertaining to the center of gravity. See {Barycentric calculus}, under {Calculus}. [1913 Webster]
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Barycentric — can refer to:In astronomy, * Barycentric coordinates (astronomy) are coordinates defined by the common center of mass of two or more bodies * Barycentric Dynamical Time was a time standard in the Solar system * Barycentric Coordinate Time is a… … Wikipedia
barycentric — adjective see barycenter * * * barycentric, a. (bærɪˈsɛntrɪk) [f. Gr. βαρύ ς heavy + κέντρ ον centre + ic.] Of or pertaining to the centre of gravity … Useful english dictionary
Barycentric Dynamical Time — (TDB) was a time standard used to take account of time dilation when calculating orbits of planets, asteroids, comets and interplanetary spacecraft in the Solar system. It was based on a Dynamical time scale but was not well defined and not… … Wikipedia
Barycentric Coordinate Time — (TCB) is a coordinate time standard intended to be used as the independent variable of time for all calculations pertaining to orbits of planets, asteroids, comets, and interplanetary spacecraft in the Solar system. It is equivalent to the proper … Wikipedia
Barycentric-sum problem — Combinatorial number theory deals with number theoretic problems which involve combinatorial ideas in their formulations or solutions. Paul Erdős is the main founder of this branch of number theory. Typical topics include covering system, zero… … Wikipedia
Barycentric coordinates (mathematics) — In mathematics, barycentric coordinates are coordinates defined by the vertices of a simplex (a triangle, tetrahedron, etc). Barycentric coordinates are a form of homogeneous coordinates.Let x 1, ..., x n be the vertices of a simplex in a vector… … Wikipedia
Barycentric subdivision — In geometry, the barycentric subdivision is a standard way of dividing an arbitrary convex polygon into triangles, a convex polyhedron into tetrahedra, or, in general, a convex polytope into simplices with the same dimension, by connecting the… … Wikipedia
Barycentric coordinates (astronomy) — In astronomy, barycentric coordinates are non rotating coordinates with origin at the center of mass of two or more bodies.Within classical mechanics, this definition simplifies calculations and introduces no known problems. In the General Theory … Wikipedia
Barycentric calculus — Calculus Cal cu*lus, n.; pl. {Calculi}. [L, calculus. See {Calculate}, and {Calcule}.] 1. (Med.) Any solid concretion, formed in any part of the body, but most frequent in the organs that act as reservoirs, and in the passages connected with… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
Barycentric Dynamical Time — Dieser Artikel wurde aufgrund von inhaltlichen Mängeln auf der Qualitätssicherungsseite des Portals Physik eingetragen. Dies geschieht, um die Qualität der Artikel aus dem Themengebiet Physik auf ein akzeptables Niveau zu bringen. Dabei werden… … Deutsch Wikipedia
