A tool designed for trigonometric calculations involving hyperbolic functions offers the ability to compute values for functions such as hyperbolic sine (sinh), hyperbolic cosine (cosh), hyperbolic tangent (tanh), and their inverse counterparts. For example, it can determine the hyperbolic sine of a given angle or find the angle whose hyperbolic cosine equals a specified value. These tools are often available as dedicated online calculators, software libraries, or functionalities within scientific calculators.
Facilitating complex mathematical computations, these utilities are essential in various fields. Applications include electrical engineering (analyzing transmission lines), physics (modeling hanging cables and other catenary curves), and advanced mathematics (solving differential equations and working with complex numbers). Historically, tables were used for such calculations. Digital tools offer significantly increased speed and precision, enabling more complex and intricate calculations, particularly beneficial in modern scientific and engineering contexts.