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Application of the Least Squares Method for Determining Magnetic Compass Deviation

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  01 September 1999

Andrzej Felski
Andrzej Felski
Affiliation:
Institute of Navigation and Maritime Hydrography, Gdynia
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Abstract

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This paper describes an algorithm for evaluation of magnetic compass deviation based on the least squares method. An automatic system was built, coupled with a magnetic compass recording device, for fine estimation of the deviation curve on the basis of an incomplete compass swing circulation.

Keywords

1. Compasses2. Corrections3. Automation
Type
Research Article
Information
The Journal of Navigation , Volume 52 , Issue 3 , September 1999 , pp. 388 - 393
Copyright
© 1999 The Royal Institute of Navigation