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gyro·com·pass <-es> [ˈʤaɪ(ə)rəʊˌkʌmpəs] N

gyrocompass

gyrocompass

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This damaged the depth gauges, the gyrocompass, and the ice machine, besides causing leaks. en.wikipedia.org

The "rudder controller" is a general gyrocompass controlled system, which is steering vertical rudders to keep the longitudinal axis of the torpedo in the sensed direction straight. en.wikipedia.org

The gyrocompass was introduced in 1908 while ship's radar came in after the 1930s. en.wikipedia.org

The gyrocompass was introduced in the early part of the 20th century and inertial navigation in the 1950s. en.wikipedia.org

A gyrocompass, employed for navigation of seagoing vessels, finds the geometric north. en.wikipedia.org

Airspeed and heading can be measured with a fair degree of accuracy using onboard measurements, namely the airspeed indicator and gyrocompass. en.wikipedia.org

The gyrocompass guides the torpedo to the target, allowing even rear-launched torpedoes to turn around and hit a target in front. en.wikipedia.org

Large ships typically rely on a gyrocompass, using the magnetic compass only as a backup. en.wikipedia.org

Her navigation equipment included wireless direction finding, and echo sounding device and a gyrocompass. en.wikipedia.org

The outer casing of the gyrocompass device is held in such a way that it remains aligned with the local plumb line. en.wikipedia.org

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