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Magnetic Compass Errors And Limitations - DVMONA Flashcards

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Deviation- internal electronics affect magnetic compass

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Variation (earth magnetic field)

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Magnetic dip- compass pointer dips when close to north and south poles

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Oscillation - combination of all other errors- causes card to swing back and forth

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North south turn errors - unos undershoot north overshoot south

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Acceleration errors - going east or west heading accelerate turns compass north and decelerate turns compass south

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