Title :
Stroboscopic earth inductor compass
Author_Institution :
Sandia Corporation, Albuquerque, N. M.; University of Alabama, Tuscaloosa, Ala.
Abstract :
The need for a sensitive, quick-acting, and reliable compass for small aircraft led to the development of this induction compass which utilizes the stroboscopic effect.
Keywords :
Coils; Compass; Earth; Magnetic flux; Magnetic levitation; Synchronization;
Journal_Title :
Electrical Engineering
DOI :
10.1109/EE.1951.6436934
