Review article

Historical Review of Using Magnetic Compass, Basic Principle of Working Electronic Compass and Car Navigation

Miljenko Solarić ; Faculty of Geodesy, University of Zagreb, Zagreb, Croatia
Nikola Solarić ; Faculty of Geodesy, University of Zagreb, Zagreb, Croatia

Abstract

In the paper is given historical review of expanding knowledge on magnetic compasses and its application in geodesy, mining measurements and nave navigation. Beside of this described principle of working electronic compass with aid magnetic resistance or Hall’s effect. After that influence of magnetic induction caused by geomagnetism in physical body of car is explained. On the end described integration GPS-receiver, electronic compass and counter of revolutions wheel of car in modern car navigation.

Keywords

magnetism; geomagnetism; magnetic declination and inclination; magnetic compass; electronic compass; digital compass; magnetic sensor; influence of ship on compass; magnetic resistance; Hall’s effect; influence of car on electronic compass; car navigation

Hrčak ID:

38630

URI

https://hrcak.srce.hr/38630

Publication date:

12.6.2009.

Article data in other languages: croatian

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