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Earth Inductor Compass — The Earth inductor compass is a device for determining direction using the magnetic field of the Earth. The operation of the compass is based on the principle of electromagnetic induction with the Earth s magnetic field acting as the induction… … Wikipedia
earth inductor compass — noun see earth inductor 2 * * * Aeron. a compass actuated by induction from the earth s magnetic field … Useful english dictionary
earth inductor compass — Aeron. a compass actuated by induction from the earth s magnetic field. * * * … Universalium
Compass — This article is about the direction finding instrument used in navigation. For other uses, see Compass (disambiguation). A simple dry magnetic pocket compass … Wikipedia
compass — I (New American Roget s College Thesaurus) v. encompass, bound, surround, define, encircle; beset, besiege; reach, accomplish, effect. n. bounds, extent, scope, area, circumference, range; gamut; needle (naut.). See direction, limit, circuit,… … English dictionary for students
compass — n 1. needle, magnetic needle, direction finder, radio direction finder, RDF, guide, loran, shoran, Aeronaut. earth inductor. 2. perimeter, periphery, border, edge, rim, fringe; circumference, ambit, margin, frame, outline, confine, confines;… … A Note on the Style of the synonym finder
earth inductor — noun 1. : an inclinometer (sense 1) whose indications depend on the current generated in a coil revolving in the earth s magnetic field 2. or earth inductor compass : induction compass … Useful english dictionary
navigation — navigational, adj. /nav i gay sheuhn/, n. 1. the act or process of navigating. 2. the art or science of plotting, ascertaining, or directing the course of a ship, aircraft, or guided missile. [1520 30; < L navigation (s. of navigatio) a voyage.… … Universalium
Lyman James Briggs — which was named in his honor. He worked as a civil servant for the U.S. Government for 49 years.Personal and academic historyLyman James Briggs was born on a farm in Assyria, Michigan near Battle Creek, Michigan. He was the eldest of two brothers … Wikipedia
Morris M. Titterington — Morris Maxey Titterington (July 20, 1891 – July 11, 1928) was a pioneering aviator, and engineer. Contents 1 Biography 2 Bernice Gamble Andrews 3 References 4 Further reading … Wikipedia
