Trigonometry in tech

I chose the tech pathway this year as it aligns with my career choices. The tech pathway focuses on everything tech from physical hardware to digital system architecture.

Trigonometry is used very frequently throughout this field. The tech industry is math heavy and that includes trigonometry.

A wireless penetration Tester works on testing for security vulnerabilities in wireless networks like Wifi, Bluetooth, Zigbee and cellular networks.

In this job tools like Software designed Radios are used to intercept analyze or spoof signals. These signals are electromagnetic waves and are modeled using sine and cosine functions.

A game developer or game engine developer makes visuals and code to design simulated worlds. Trigonometry Is a huge thing in the world of game development.

Most game worlds are built up of tiny triangles referred to as polygons. There are literally millions being calculated all the time every second in a game engine. In order to calculate these triangles and their positions trigonometry is used.

You are programming for a 3d role playing game and need to program a spawning point for an archer. A player character (point P) is standing 18 meters away from the base of the wall (point B).

The camera is aiming at the exact ledge location (point E). The internal logic determines that the angle of elevation from the player's position (ground level) to the ledge is 35°.

You are an IT technician installing a projector for a company. The projector (point P) is mounted to the ceiling. The horizontal distance from the lens to the wall is exactly 1.5 meters.

To ensure the projected image is perfectly aligned and in focus without distortion, the bottom edge of the projected light beam must hit the wall at exactly a 28° angle from the lens.