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Mastering the Compass: How to identify and reduce shipboard errors
This practical guide explains methods for finding and correcting compass deviations at sea. It covers how celestial observations and compass readings can be used to sharpen accuracy and improve navigation.
The text emphasizes practical steps you can take on board or ashore to compare compasses, observe headings, and reduce local magnetic influence. It presents the ideas in clear terms, with examples that illustrate how precise measurements lead to reliable results.
- How to observe the ship’s heading using different compasses
- Ways to compare readings and detect constant errors
- Techniques for converting courses between standard and steering compasses
- Onshore methods to diagnose local magnetism and apply corrections
Ideal for readers seeking a grounded, methodical approach to marine navigation and compass accuracy, from students to practicing mariners.
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This book was originally published prior to 1923, and represents a reproduction of an important historical work, maintaining the same format as the original work. While some publishers have opted to apply OCR (optical character recognition) technology to the process, we believe this leads to sub-optimal results (frequent typographical errors, strange characters and confusing formatting) and does not adequately preserve the historical character of the original artifact. We believe this work is culturally important in its original archival form. While we strive to adequately clean and digitally enhance the original work, there are occasionally instances where imperfections such as blurred or missing pages, poor pictures or errant marks may have been introduced due to either the quality of the original work or the scanning process itself. Despite these occasional imperfections, we have brought it back into print as part of our ongoing global book preservation commitment, providing customers with access to the best possible historical reprints. We appreciate your understanding of these occasional imperfections, and sincerely hope you enjoy seeing the book in a format as close as possible to that intended by the original publisher.
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Finding the Error of the Marine Compass on Board Ship (Classic Reprint)
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Paperback. Etat : New. Print on Demand. This comprehensive guide by the author delves into the complexities of finding the Compass Error, a crucial element in accurate navigation. The book provides a historical context for the various methods used to calculate Compass Error, tracing their development over time. The author explores the thematic depth of the subject, examining the different sources of error that can affect a compass and the techniques used to minimize or eliminate them. Through a combination of explanations, examples, and tables, the book offers practical guidance on how to find Compass Error for various celestial and terrestrial objects. It also includes a discussion on the importance of precise Compass Error determination for reliable navigation and course correction. By providing a thorough understanding of this fundamental aspect of navigation, the book empowers navigators to make informed decisions and enhance the accuracy of their seafaring. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. N° de réf. du vendeur 9781332054787_0
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Finding the Error of the Marine Compass on Board Ship (Classic Reprint)
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PAP. Etat : New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. N° de réf. du vendeur LW-9781332054787
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