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Principally in surveying by triangulation: you divide the countryside into imaginary adjacent triangles, each lying on a plane in three-dimensions (E-W, N-S and altitude) between defined points on the ground, so a lot of advanced trigonometry is necessary to calculate the co-ordinates of the triangles' apices. Nowadays large-areas maps are generated from satellite images but triangulation is still necessary for small-scale work such as in building and civil-engineering detail mapping and setting-out.
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How do you apply trigonometry in other fields?
There are an enormous number of uses of trigonometry and trigonometric functions. For instance, the technique of triangulation is used in astronomy to measure the distance to nearby stars, in geography to measure distances between landmarks, and in satellite navigation systems. Wikipedia has a page on the uses of trigonometry. Click on 'related links' below to go to that page.
Is trigonometry part of calculus?
It is certainly used in calculus, just as calculus can be used in trigonometry.
How is trigonometry used in chemistry?
Trigonometry is used to find the distance and angle of atoms that are bonding. Oh this is for chemistry by the way hope this was helpful. :)
Can trigonometry be used to measure land?
Yes.
How is trigonometry used in ultrasound?
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