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Earth Inductor Compass — The Earth inductor compass is a device for determining direction using the magnetic field of the Earth. The operation of the compass is based on the principle of electromagnetic induction with the Earth s magnetic field acting as the induction… … Wikipedia
induction compass — A form of navigation instrument that gets its directional reference from the lines of the magnetic flux of the earth cutting across the windings of a flux valve mounted in the aircraft. The output signal of the flux valve is smoothed with gyros… … Aviation dictionary
earth inductor compass — noun see earth inductor 2 * * * Aeron. a compass actuated by induction from the earth s magnetic field … Useful english dictionary
earth inductor compass — Aeron. a compass actuated by induction from the earth s magnetic field. * * * … Universalium
induction compass — noun : a compass the indications of which depend on the current generated in a coil revolving in the earth s magnetic field … Useful english dictionary
Compass — This article is about the direction finding instrument used in navigation. For other uses, see Compass (disambiguation). A simple dry magnetic pocket compass … Wikipedia
compass — I (New American Roget s College Thesaurus) v. encompass, bound, surround, define, encircle; beset, besiege; reach, accomplish, effect. n. bounds, extent, scope, area, circumference, range; gamut; needle (naut.). See direction, limit, circuit,… … English dictionary for students
earth inductor — noun 1. : an inclinometer (sense 1) whose indications depend on the current generated in a coil revolving in the earth s magnetic field 2. or earth inductor compass : induction compass … Useful english dictionary
Earth's magnetic field — Computer simulation of the Earth s field in a normal period between reversals.[1] The tubes represent magnetic field lines, blue when the field points towards the center and yellow when away. The rotation axis of the Earth is centered and… … Wikipedia
induction — Magnetic Mag*net ic, Magnetical Mag*net ic*al, a. [L. magneticus: cf. F. magn[ e]tique.] 1. Pertaining to the magnet; possessing the properties of the magnet, or corresponding properties; as, a magnetic bar of iron; a magnetic needle. [1913… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
