Parametric coordinate systems

Definition

Parametric coordinate systems use equations with parameters (usually represented by t) to describe curves or paths in space. Each parameter value corresponds to specific x, y, and z values.

Related terms

Parametric Equations: These equations express variables in terms of parameters and are used to describe curves or paths.

Vector Functions: These functions use parametric equations to represent curves or paths in three-dimensional space.

Parameterization: The process of finding parametric equations that describe a curve or path.