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What is damping error in gyro compass?
This error is present in a compass which is damped in tilt. A compass damped in tilt always settles east of the meridian and above the horizon in NH, and vice-versa. Its magnitude depends on the observer's latitude, Sin( error ) α Tan( latitude ) At equator, the error is nil. The error is eastward in all northernly latitudes, and vice-versa. For the purpose of damping error, a latitude rider / adjuster is provided with the gyro compass which shifts the lubber line equal to the amount of error in the appropriate direction.
Is a compass a magnet?
Compass is a device which is used to see directions previously. Compass consists of a Magnet freely suspended . A free Magnet always shows Geographical North and Geographical South. So Compass consists of a Magnet and a Aluminium pointer showing east and West direction.
What is the function of the earth induction compass?
It is a device for determining aircraft direction using the magnetic field of the earth. See link to Earth inductor compass
What are four parts of a map?
the four parts of a map are the map key the scale/scale barcompos rose and cardinal direction its called a compass rose
Why doesn't a globe have a compass rose?
The compass rose was traditionally used on early maps to designate wind direction and intensity at different parts of the world. Replogle continues to place a compass rose on many globe maps for its beauty and information.
Who invented the gyro compass and Gyroscope?
Elmer Ambrose Sperry was the inventor of the gyro compass and gyroscope.
When is the annunciator of a remote indicating compass system used?
For synchronising the magnetic and gyro compass elements For synchronising the magnetic and gyro compass elements
How does a gyro compass work?
Rather than type a long answer - see the related link from Wikipedia for their entry on a gyro-compass.
What did Elmer Sperry invent?
Most notably, the gyro compass.
What is the advantage of gyro compass?
its getting to ship , wiring of the line of tube
Instrument used for taking bearings by the use of gyro compass?
Pelorus
How minutes in one degree of gyro compass?
There are 60 minutes in 1 degree.
What is the difference between gyro and directional gyro?
The term Gyro refers to any Gyroscope (Space,Earth,Tied or Rate) whereas Directional Gyro is typically a Tied Gyro which is used in Aircraft for the purpose of Heading reference in DGI (Directional Gyro indicator) because it does not suffer any errors like magnetic compass.
What is the different between a magnetic and gyro compass?
A magnetic compass uses the poles of our planet to stay in alignment. A Gyroscopic compass is set to a particular direction and tends to try to stay that way. After time, even the best Gyro will start to precess (move). This means the you will need to compare your Gyro to the magnetic every 15 minutes or so. Some modern gyroscopic compasses are capable of auto resetting to do this update automatically
What is gyro repeater?
a navigational compass, under the control of a gyroscope, that automatically indicates true north.
What are the five parts of a compass?
what are the 5 parts of compass?
What does a magnetic compass do?
It uses a magnetic needle to point to the earth's magnetic North Pole. The only other type of compass used is a gyro-compass. This uses a wheel which rotates parallel with the earth's rotation.
