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GYRO COMPASS

Posted on January 29, 2026January 29, 2026 By admin No Comments on GYRO COMPASS
GYRO COMPASS

Explain the basic properties of a free gyroscope Gyroscopic Inertia: Precession: With reference to marine gyro compass, briefly explain the following: Drifting Tilting Drifting & Tilting: How a free gyroscope is converted into a north seeking device Top Heavy Control Force Path traced by a North seeking gyro: Operating principle and care of gyro compass…

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