Coefficient Flashcards
1
Q
Coefficient A Rods
A
B and D Rods
A acts on all headings
b A d, Bad because this coefficient has max deviation on all headings and is caused by human, physical error or assymetrics all are bad
1
Q
It Rhymes
Coefficient B Force and Rods
A
Force P, C rod
You know its P, so BPC radio two
acts fore and aft
2
Q
Coefficient C Force and Rod
A
Force Q, F rod
QFC
Acts Athwartships
3
Q
Coefficient D Rods
A
A and E Rods
Coefficient D A and E - sing it
Acts on intercardinals
4
Q
Coefficient E rods
A
B and D rods
bEd
5
Q
Coefficient B runs
A
Fore and Aft
6
Q
Coefficient C runs
A
Athwartships
7
Q
Deviation Equation
A
A + Bsinθ + Ccosθ + Dsin2θ + Ecos2θ
θ=compass heading