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Application of the Least Squares Method for Determining Magnetic Compass Deviation

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  01 September 1999

Andrzej Felski
Affiliation:
Institute of Navigation and Maritime Hydrography, Gdynia

Abstract

This paper describes an algorithm for evaluation of magnetic compass deviation based on the least squares method. An automatic system was built, coupled with a magnetic compass recording device, for fine estimation of the deviation curve on the basis of an incomplete compass swing circulation.

Type
Research Article
Copyright
© 1999 The Royal Institute of Navigation

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