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What (who) is gyrocompass$33302$ - definition
gyrocompass
TYPE OF NON-MAGNETIC COMPASS BASED ON THE ROTATION OF THE EARTH
Gyroscopic compass; Gyro compass; Gyromagnetic compass
¦ noun a compass in which the direction of true north is maintained by a gyroscope rather than magnetism.
Gyrocompass
TYPE OF NON-MAGNETIC COMPASS BASED ON THE ROTATION OF THE EARTH
Gyroscopic compass; Gyro compass; Gyromagnetic compass
A gyrocompass is a type of non-magnetic compass which is based on a fast-spinning disc and the rotation of the Earth (or another planetary body if used elsewhere in the universe) to find geographical direction automatically. The use of a gyrocompass is one of the seven fundamental ways to determine the heading of a vehicle.
Fibre optic gyrocompass
AS IN A SHIP'S NAVIGATION SYSTEM
A fibre optic gyrocompass is a compass and instrument of navigation. It is sometimes part of a ship's set of compasses, which also include a conventional gyrocompass and a magnetic compass.
