Magnetic Compass Errors Flashcards
1
Q
Variation
A
Angular difference between true north and magnetic north.
2
Q
Declination
A
Error between true north and magnetic north at a specific location.
3
Q
Oscillation
A
Erratic movement of the compass due to turbulence.
4
Q
Dip error
A
Magnet in compass tries to point to the earths center.
5
Q
Acceleration error
A
Accelerating turns north, decelerating turns south
6
Q
Deviation
A
Magnetic interference from plane.
7
Q
Turning error
A
Undershoot north, overshoot south.
