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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

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

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

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