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Gyrocompass is a mechanical device that determines direction. It is used in navigating all major commercial and naval ships, and some aircraft and land vehicles. A gyrocompass is more accurate than a magnetic compass, which relies on the earth's magnetic field to indicate magnetic north. A gyrocompass points to true north, or geographic north. It is not affected by magnetic forces or by the rolling and pitching of the vehicle. (http://reference.howstuffworks.com/gyrocompass-encyclopedia.html) Here is a picture: http://www.navis.gr/navaids/images/gyro2.jpg
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Who was the inventor of Gyrocompass?
Hermann Anschütz-Kaempfe is credited with inventing the gyrocompass in 1904.
Who In 1911 invented a gyrocompass?
Elmer Ambrose Sperry, an engineer and inventor, who founded the Sperry Gyroscope Company in 1910.
Who invented the gyrocompass?
The gyrocompass was invented by German inventor Hermann Anschütz-Kaempfe in 1904. It uses the principles of a gyroscope to find true north rather than relying on magnetic north like a traditional compass.
What was the name of the inventor of the gyrocompass with Kaempfe?
Sperry
In 1908 Elmer A Sperry was credited with which inventiondiscovery?
Gyrocompass.
Why is the gyrocompass important?
A gyrocompass is important because it provides accurate direction determination that is not affected by magnetic interference, making it ideal for navigation in areas with high magnetic deviation. It is commonly used in ships and aircraft for precise heading information, allowing for safe and efficient navigation.
How do you use gyrocompass?
A gyrocompass is used to determine true north by using the Earth's rotation and the principle of gyroscopic stability. It does not rely on magnetic elements, making it less prone to interference from magnetic fields. It is commonly used in navigation for ships and aircraft to provide accurate direction information.
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