The principle behind a marine gyrocompass is based on the concept of gyroscopic motion. A spinning rotor within the compass maintains its orientation in space due to the Earth’s rotation, providing a stable reference for true north. As the vessel moves, the rotor stays aligned with the Earth’s rotational axis, which is unaffected by the […]
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A marine gyrocompass works by using the principles of gyroscopic motion to maintain a stable reference to true north. Unlike a traditional magnetic compass, which relies on the Earth’s magnetic field, the gyrocompass is unaffected by magnetic interference. The system consists of a spinning rotor that maintains a fixed orientation in space due to the […]