Gyrocompass

Question 1

S1 contains?

Answer 1

Start, stop, and slew

Question 2

Gyro is based upon ___________ and ___________?

Answer 2

Rigidity and precession

Question 3

Where are the instructions kept for the gyrocompass log book?

Answer 3

Inside the gyrocompass log book in IC gyro

Question 4

How many step repeaters may be powered from an internal power source?

Answer 4

12

Question 5

The J3 test point on a gyrocompass allows troubleshooting of the ________?

Answer 5

Master Compass

Question 6

The 2 step by step repeaters from the gyrocompass system requires _____ VDC?

Answer 6

70

Question 7

The basic function of a gyroscope is to be _______?

Answer 7

A tool assuming any position in space.

Question 8

Rigidity in space and precession are the 2 properties that allow a gyroscope to become a _________?

Answer 8

Gyrocompass

Question 9

What term can be defined as the tendency of the gyro wheel spin axis to remain in a fixed direction in space if no force is applied to it?

Answer 9

Rigidity

Question 10

What controls the direction of the spin axis?

Answer 10

Precession

Question 11

By applying a weight to the bottom of the vertical ring, a ______ is created.

Answer 11

North seeking gyroscope

Question 12

How long does the UPS have to last on a gyrocompass?

Answer 12

30 minutes minimum