quadrantal deviation of compass

quadrantal deviation of compass
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  • quadrantal deviation — noun : the part of the compass deviation due to the transient magnetism induced in the horizontal soft iron of a ship by the horizontal component of the earth s magnetism * * * quadrantal deviation, a compass error …   Useful english dictionary

  • quadrantal corrector — Naut. either of two soft iron spheres attached to each side of a binnacle, intended to correct the compass deviation (quadrantal deviation) resulting from magnetism from ferrous metal in a ship. See diag. under binnacle1. * * * …   Universalium

  • quadrantal correctors — Masses of soft iron placed near a magnetic compass to correct for quadrantal deviation. These serve the same purpose as compass compensating magnets …   Aviation dictionary

  • quadrantal corrector — Naut. either of two soft iron spheres attached to each side of a binnacle, intended to correct the compass deviation (quadrantal deviation) resulting from magnetism from ferrous metal in a ship. See diag. under binnacle1 …   Useful english dictionary

  • quadrantal diviation — Those parts of the deviation which vary as sine and cosine of twice the compass course, thus changing their sign quadrantally with change in direction of the ship s head …   Dictionary of automotive terms

  • coefficient D — A quadrantal deviation in a compass caused by temporary magnetism induced in the body of the carrying aircraft by the presence of soft iron in the load or the equipment carried. The maximum effect of coefficient D occurs on intercardinal headings …   Aviation dictionary

  • coefficient E — A quadrantal deviation in a magnetic compass of negligible effect. Coefficient E = 1 /4 (Deviation on North + Deviation on South) − (Deviation on East + Deviation on West) …   Aviation dictionary

  • Abkürzungen/Luftfahrt/L–R — Dies ist der vierte Teil der Liste Abkürzungen/Luftfahrt. Liste der Abkürzungen Teil 1 A A Teil 2 B–D B; C; D Teil 3 E–K …   Deutsch Wikipedia

  • Flinders bar — A Flinders bar is a vertical soft iron bar placed in a tube on the fore side of a compass binnacle. The Flinders bar is used to counteract the vertical magnetism inherent within a ship and is usually calibrated as part of the process known as… …   Wikipedia

  • coefficient A — The coefficient of constant compass deviation caused by misplacement of the lubber line of a compass in relation to the longitudinal axis of the carrying aircraft. This misplacement results in a constant error for all headings of the airplane.… …   Aviation dictionary

  • swinging base — noun : a permanent circular turntable at an airplane factory or airport marked with the cardinal and quadrantal points of the compass for swinging an airplane to ascertain compass deviation …   Useful english dictionary

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