Angle of incidence
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Angle of incidence is a measure of deviation of something from "straight on" and may refer to:
- Angle of incidence (aerodynamics), the angle between the chord of the wing and the longitudinal axis of the fuselage
- Angle of incidence (optics), describing the approach of a ray to surface
- A synonym for angle of attack, the angle between the chord of the wing and the undisturbed airflow
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