Determining bearings by electron beam instead of magnet, new electronic compass operates to correct progression of directional gyroscope; it does not have northerly turning error of needle compass, its lag is negligible, and accuracy is within 1°; additional uses are noted.


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    Title :

    Cathode tube improves compass


    Additional title:

    Aviation


    Published in:

    Aviation ; 46 , n 5


    Publication date :

    1947


    Size :

    2 pages


    Type of media :

    Article (Journal)


    Type of material :

    Print


    Language :

    English


    Keywords :


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