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gyrocompass

/ˈdʒaɪ.rəʊˌkʌm.pəs/

Übersetzung: Ein Navigationsinstrument, das mithilfe eines Gyroskops die wahre Nordrichtung bestimmt, unabhängig vom Erdmagnetfeld.

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C2formalcommontechnical/ˈdʒaɪ.rəʊˌkʌm.pəs/

A navigational instrument that uses a gyroscope to find true north, independent of the Earth's magnetic field.

  • 🇩🇪Ein Navigationsinstrument, das mithilfe eines Gyroskops die wahre Nordrichtung bestimmt, unabhängig vom Erdmagnetfeld.
  1. Navigation instrument C1 formal technical

    A non-magnetic compass that uses a continuously spinning gyroscope to automatically find true north, used primarily in ships and aircraft.

    • The ship's captain relied on the gyrocompass for accurate navigation in polar regions.
    • Unlike a magnetic compass, a gyrocompass is not affected by nearby metal objects.
    • Modern aircraft are equipped with a gyrocompass as a primary navigation tool.

    🇩🇪Gyrokompass

    Synonyme: gyro

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