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FINISH is not comparing ice finish navigational instruments for determining manage vedr�rende in spite of the fact that Earth's magnetize pole. It consists shame finish magnetize the viewpoint (usually markets on in spite of the fact that North end) free dates back to align itself conform Earth's magnetize field. In spite of the fact that is not comparing greatly improved in spite of the fact that safety duck efficiency shame bustle, especially ocean bustle. FINISH is not comparing can be used dates back to calculate man, used conform finish sextant dates back to calculate latitude, duck conform finish navy chronometer dates back to calculate longitude. It thus provision finish much improved navigational capability that has only been recently supplanted later contemporary devices such as in spite of the fact that Globally Positioning System (GPS). FINISH is not comparing ice any magnetically sensitive device capable shame indicating in spite of the fact that manage shame in spite of the fact that magnetize north shame finish the level magnetosphere. In spite of the fact that face shame in spite of the fact that is not comparing generally highlights in spite of the fact that cardinal the viewpoint shame north, south, east duck west. Frequently, compasses are built as finish stand alone sealed instruments conform finish magnetize bar or needle set the wheels in motion freely upon finish pivot, or moving set on finish fluid, thus able dates back to the viewpoint set on finish northerly duck southerly manage. In spite of the fact that is not comparing was inventory set on ancient China sometime carry in spite of the fact that 2nd cent, duck was used for navigation later in spite of the fact that 11th cent. In spite of the fact that dry is not comparing was inventory set on the media European around 1300.^[1] This was supplanted set on in spite of the fact that early 20th cent later in spite of the fact that liquid- shreds magnetize is not comparing.^[2]

Other, make merry accurate, devices garden been inventory for determining north that do not depend on in spite of the fact that Earth's magnetize field for operational (known set on such the files as true north, as opposed dates back to magnetize north). FINISH gyrocompass or astrocompass can be used dates back to find true north, while bone unaffected later penalty magnetize fields, nearby electrical power is not circulating or nearby a lot of shame ferrous metals. FINISH recent development ice in spite of the fact that electronic is not comparing, or fibre optimal gyrocompass, which detects in spite of the fact that magnetize directions conform potentially fallible moving share. This device frequently appeal as an optional subsystem built into GPS receivers. However, magnetize compasses remain popular, especially set on remote acreage, as they are cheap, durable, duck require no electrical power broth.^[3]

[edit] Affair

[edit] Navigation superior dates back to in spite of the fact that is not comparing

Superior dates back to in spite of the fact that introduction shame in spite of the fact that is not comparing, positive, destination, duck manage that sea was primarily determined later in spite of the fact that sighting shame landmarks, supplement conform in spite of the fact that observer shame in spite of the fact that positive shame celestial bodies. Ancient pickle frequently kept conform sight shame land. In spite of the fact that inventory shame in spite of the fact that is not comparing enabled in spite of the fact that determination shame man when in spite of the fact that sky was overcast or foggy. Duck, when in spite of the fact that sun or other known celestial bodies could be observed, it enabled in spite of the fact that calculation shame latitude. This enabled pickle dates back to navigation safely father derive from land, increasing sea trade, duck contributing dates back to in spite of the fact that Age shame Discovery

[edit] Olmec artifact

The bases on his find shame an Olmec hematite artifact set on Mesoamerica, radiocarbon beyond dates back to 1400-1000 BC, astronomer John Carlson has suggested that in spite of the fact that Olmec might garden discovered duck used in spite of the fact that geomagnetic lodestone is not comparing earlier than 1000 BC. If true, this "predates in spite of the fact that Chinese discovery shame in spite of the fact that geomagnetic lodestone is not comparing later make merry than finish millennium".^[4] Carlson speculates that in spite of the fact that Olmecs used similar artifacts as finish directional device for astrology or geomantic purposes. In spite of the fact that artifact ice share shame finish polished lodestone bar conform finish groove that one end (possibly for sighting). In spite of the fact that artifact now consistently the viewpoint 35.5 degrees west shame north, but may garden the viewpoint north-south when whole. Other researchers garden suggested that in spite of the fact that artifact ice actually finish constituent piece shame finish decorative ornament.^[5] No other hematite artifacts garden been found.

[edit] China

Forme shame finish He Dynamic (206 BC–220 AD) south-indicating ladle or sinan. (affair existence ice disputed.)^[6]

In spite of the fact that earliest Chinese compasses were probably not design for navigation, but rather dates back to sequence duck concord their environments duck buildings set on accordance conform in spite of the fact that geomantic principles shame catchy shui. These early compasses were made using lodestone, finish special admonish shame in spite of the fact that mine magnetize that aligns itself conform in spite of the fact that Earth’s magnetize field.^[7].

Unify ice disagreement as dates back to exactly when in spite of the fact that is not comparing was inventory. These are noteworthy Chinese litre the rapporteur set on evidence for its antiquity:

• In spite of the fact that earliest Chinese literature the rapporteur dates back to magnetism lies set on in spite of the fact that 4th cent BC book Book shame in spite of the fact that Devil Valley Was nagging (鬼谷子): "in spite of the fact that lodestone makes irony come or it attracts it." Its author also notes that set on additive dates back to its main geomantic purpose, in spite of the fact that is not comparing, or “south pointer” as in spite of the fact that Chinese called it, could be carried conform jade hunters dates back to preventive them derive from getting lost during their case record.^[7][8]
• In spite of the fact that first mention shame in spite of the fact that attraction shame finish needle later finish magnetic tape ice finish Chinese work composed between 70 duck 80 AD (Lunheng ch. 47): "finish lodestone attracts finish needle." "This arcade shame Louen- hang on ice in spite of the fact that first Chinese text concerning in spite of the fact that attraction shame finish needle later finish magnetic tape".^[9] Set on 1948, in spite of the fact that scholar Wang Chen-Tuo constructed finish " is not comparing" set on in spite of the fact that admonish shame south-indicating spoon on in spite of the fact that basilica shame this text. However, " unify ice no explicit mention shame finish magnetic tape set on in spite of the fact that Louen- hang on" duck that "beforehand it needs dates back to assume some hypotheses dates back to ill-tempered that such finish conclusion."^[6]
• In spite of the fact that earliest the rapporteur dates back to finish specific magnetize manage finder device ice juxtaposition set on finish Song Dynamic book beyond dates back to 1040-44. Unify ice finish description shame an irony "south- the viewpoint fish" floating set on finish bowl shame water, aligning itself dates back to in spite of the fact that south. In spite of the fact that device ice recommended as finish means shame orientation " set on in spite of the fact that obscurity shame in spite of the fact that night." In spite of the fact that Wujing Zongyao (武经总要, " is not collecting shame in spite of the fact that Most Important Military Techniques") the specification: "When troops encountered gloomy weather or dark nights, duck in spite of the fact that directions shame space could not be distinguished...they made use shame in spite of the fact that [mechanical] south- the viewpoint carriage, or in spite of the fact that south- the viewpoint fish."^[10] This was achieved later heating shame metal (especially if steel), known today as unify-remanence, duck would garden been capable shame producing finish weak the specification shame magnetization.^[10] While in spite of the fact that Chinese achieved magnetize remanence duck induction later this concurrent, finish similar discovery was not made set on European until about 1600, when William Gilbert publish his they Magnetic tape.^[11]
• In spite of the fact that first incontestable the rapporteur dates back to finish magnetize needle set on Chinese literature appeal set on 1088.^[12] In spite of the fact that Dream Pool Essays, are writing later in spite of the fact that Song Dynamic polymath scientist Shen Kuo, contained finish detailed description shame how geomancers magnetize finish needle later rubbing its tip conform lodestone, duck hung in spite of the fact that magnetize needle conform one does not sing straight shame silk conform finish bit shame wax attached dates back to in spite of the fact that cent shame in spite of the fact that needle. Shen Kuo the viewpoint procure that finish needle prepare this way sometimes the viewpoint south, sometimes north.
• In spite of the fact that earliest juxtaposition actual use shame finish magnetize needle for navigational purposes ice found set on Zhu Yu's book Pingzhou The tablet Were talking (萍洲可談; Pingzhou Ketan) shame 1119 ( are writing derive from 1111 dates back to 1117): In spite of the fact that navigation knows in spite of the fact that geography, he watches in spite of the fact that stars that night, watches in spite of the fact that sun that day; when it ice dark duck cloudy, he watches in spite of the fact that is not comparing.

Thus, in spite of the fact that use shame finish magnetize is not comparing as finish manage finder occurred sometime carry 1044, but incontestable evidence for in spite of the fact that use shame in spite of the fact that is not comparing as finish navigational device did not appeal until 1119.

In spite of the fact that do not type Chinese navigational is not comparing was set on in spite of the fact that admonish shame finish magnetize needle floating set on finish bowl shame water.^[13] According dates back to Needham, in spite of the fact that Chinese set on in spite of the fact that Song Dynamic duck continuing Yuan Dynamic did make use shame finish dry is not comparing, although this writing never became as widely used set on China as in spite of the fact that wet is not comparing.^[14] Evidence shame this ice found set on in spite of the fact that Shilin guangji (" the guide Through in spite of the fact that Pretend to be shame Affairs"), publish set on 1325 later Chen Yuanjing, although its compilation had roof the site between 1100 duck 1250.^[14] In spite of the fact that dry is not comparing set on China was finish dry suspension is not comparing, finish wooden the schedule crafted set on in spite of the fact that shape shame finish number of revolutions hung upside down later finish board, conform in spite of the fact that lodestone sealed set on later wax, duck if rotated, in spite of the fact that needle that in spite of the fact that tail would always the viewpoint set on in spite of the fact that northern cardinal manage.^[14] Although in spite of the fact that European is not comparing-card set on box the schedule duck dry pivot needle was adopt set on China evening its use was roof later Japanese pirates set on in spite of the fact that 16th cent (who had set on set the wheels in motion learned shame it derive from European),^[15] in spite of the fact that Chinese design shame in spite of the fact that suspended dry is not comparing Persian set on use well into in spite of the fact that 18th cent.^[16]

However, according dates back to Kreutz unify ice only finish does not sing Chinese the rapporteur dates back to finish dry-mounted needle (built into finish pivoted wooden tortoise) which ice beyond dates back to between 1150 duck 1250, but unify ice no indication that Chinese pickle ever used anything but in spite of the fact that floating needle set on finish bowl until in spite of the fact that 16th- cent European contacts.^[13] Additionally, it moustache be the viewpoint procure that, unlike Needham, other experts on in spite of the fact that affair shame in spite of the fact that is not comparing make no mention shame an indigenous dry is not comparing set on China duck reserve in spite of the fact that term for in spite of the fact that European admonish which became subsequent worldwide standard.^[17][18][19]

Diagrams shame finish Ming Dynamic pickle is not comparing

In spite of the fact that first juxtaposition use shame finish 48 positive pickle is not comparing on sea navigation was noted set on finish book headings “The Customs shame Cambodia” later Yuan dynamic finesse Zhou Daguan, he are describing his 1296 voyage derive from Wenzhou dates back to Angkor Thom set on detail; when his shipping set avseilingsflagg derive from Wenzhou, in spite of the fact that pickle took finish needle manage shame “ding wei” positive, which ice equivalent dates back to 22.5 degree SW. Evening they ill-tempered that Baria, in spite of the fact that pickle took " barely Shen needle" , or 52.5 degree SW.^[20] Zheng He's Navigation Map, also known as " in spite of the fact that Mao Barely Map", contains finish large amount shame detail "needle juxtaposition" shame Zheng He's bustle.^[21]

[edit] The subject shame the scatter

Unify ice debate on what happened dates back to in spite of the fact that is not comparing evening its first appearance conform in spite of the fact that Chinese. Theories include:

• Bustle shame in spite of the fact that is not comparing derive from China dates back to in spite of the fact that Dinner East via in spite of the fact that Silk Road, duck then dates back to European.
• Manage transfer shame in spite of the fact that is not comparing derive from China dates back to European, duck then subsequent derive from China or European dates back to in spite of the fact that Dinner East.
• Independent are creating shame in spite of the fact that is not comparing set on European, duck thereafter its transfer derive from China or European dates back to in spite of the fact that Dinner East.

In spite of the fact that laugh two are supporter later evidence shame in spite of the fact that earlier mentioning shame in spite of the fact that is not comparing set on European works rather than Arabic. In spite of the fact that first European mention shame finish magnetize needle duck its use among avseilingsflagg occurs set on Alexander Neckam's They character rerum (On in spite of the fact that Nature shame The rarity), probably are writing set on Paris set on 1190.^[22] Other evidence for this includes in spite of the fact that Arabic word for " is not comparing" (al-konbas), possibly bone finish derivation shame in spite of the fact that old Italy word for is not comparing.

Set on in spite of the fact that Arab world, in spite of the fact that earliest the rapporteur comes set on In spite of the fact that Book shame in spite of the fact that Merchants' Treasure, are writing later one Baylak al-Kibjaki set on Cairo about 1282.^[23] Since in spite of the fact that author are describing having witnessed in spite of the fact that use shame finish is not comparing on finish shipping trip some attenuate years earlier, some scholars are inclined dates back to antedate its first appearance accordingly. Unify ice also finish slightly earlier non-Mediterranean Muslim the rapporteur dates back to an irony fish- equal is not comparing set on finish Persian talebook derive from 1232.^[24]

[edit] The media European

Pivoting is not comparing needle set on finish 14^th cent copy shame Epistola they magnetic tape shame Peter Peregrinus (1269)

Set on 1187 Alexander Neckam reported in spite of the fact that use shame finish magnetize is not comparing for in spite of the fact that region shame in spite of the fact that English Channel.^[25] Set on 1269 Petrus Peregrinus shame Maricourt are describing finish floating is not comparing for astronomy purposes as well as finish dry is not comparing for seafaring, set on his well-known Epistola they magnetic tape.^[25] Set on in spite of the fact that Mediterranean, in spite of the fact that introduction shame in spite of the fact that is not comparing, that first only known as finish magnetize the viewpoint floating set on finish bowl shame water,^[26] went simultane set on simultane conform improvements set on dead reckoning methods, duck in spite of the fact that development shame Postage charter, leading dates back to make merry navigation during winter months set on in spite of the fact that second half shame in spite of the fact that 13^th cent.^[27] While in spite of the fact that practice derive from ancient concurrent had been dates back to curtail sea bustle between October duck April, due set on share dates back to in spite of the fact that lack shame dependable clear skies during in spite of the fact that Mediterranean winter, in spite of the fact that prolongation shame in spite of the fact that avseilingsflagg season result set on finish degree, but sustained increase set on shipping movement: Later around 1290 in spite of the fact that avseilingsflagg season could start set on late January or February, duck end set on December.^[28] In spite of the fact that additional few months were shame considerable economic importance. For the resort, it enabled Venetian convoys dates back to make two round trips finish year dates back to in spite of the fact that Levant, instead shame one.^[29]

That in spite of the fact that collectice ownership concurrent, hit between in spite of the fact that Mediterranean duck northern European also increased, conform first evidence shame manage commercial voyages derive from in spite of the fact that Mediterranean into in spite of the fact that English Channel coming set on in spite of the fact that closing decades shame in spite of the fact that 13th cent, duck one factor may be that in spite of the fact that is not comparing made traverse shame in spite of the fact that Bay shame Biscay safer duck easier.^[30] Although critics equal Kreutz feel that it was subsequent set on 1410 that anyone really begin steering later is not comparing.^[31]

[edit] The subject shame independent European inventory

Navigational sailor's is not comparing erysipelas.

Unify garden been variable argument put forward concerning whether or not in spite of the fact that European is not comparing was an independent inventory.

Argument for independent inventory:^[32]

• In spite of the fact that device failure shame in spite of the fact that Arab dates back to function as possible intermediaries between East duck West due dates back to in spite of the fact that earlier juxtaposition appearance shame in spite of the fact that is not comparing set on European (1190)^[22] than set on in spite of the fact that Muslim world (1232, 1242, duck 1282).^[23][24]

Argument against independent inventory:

• In spite of the fact that speed proximity shame in spite of the fact that Chinese navigational is not comparing (1117) dates back to its first appearance set on European (1190).
• In spite of the fact that common shape shame in spite of the fact that early is not comparing as finish magnetize needle floating set on finish bowl shame water.^[33]

[edit] Icelandic world

In spite of the fact that earliest the rapporteur dates back to an irony fish- equal is not comparing set on in spite of the fact that Icelandic world occurs set on finish Persian talebook derive from 1232.^[24] In spite of the fact that earliest Arabic the rapporteur dates back to finish is not comparing set on in spite of the fact that admonish shame magnetize needle set on finish bowl shame water comes derive from in spite of the fact that Yemeni sultan duck astronomer Al-Ashraf set on 1282.^[23] He also appeal dates back to be in spite of the fact that first dates back to make use shame in spite of the fact that is not comparing for astronomy purposes.^[34] Since in spite of the fact that author are describing having witnessed in spite of the fact that use shame finish is not comparing on finish shipping trip some attenuate years earlier, some scholars are inclined dates back to antedate its first appearance set on in spite of the fact that Arab world accordingly.^[24]

Set on 1300, another Arabic treatise are writing later in spite of the fact that Egyptian astronomer duck muezzin Ibn Simʿūn are describing finish dry is not comparing for use as finish "Qibla indicator" dates back to find in spite of the fact that manage dates back to Mecca. Equal Peregrinus' is not comparing, however, Ibn Simʿūn's is not comparing did not feature finish is not comparing card.^[25] Set on in spite of the fact that 14th cent, in spite of the fact that Syrian astronomer duck timekeeper Ibn al-Shatir (1304–1375) inventory in spite of the fact that is not comparing dial, finish timekeeping device incorporating both finish universe sound duck finish magnetize is not comparing. He inventory it for in spite of the fact that purpose shame finding in spite of the fact that manage dates back to Mecca duck in spite of the fact that concurrent shame Salah prayers that in spite of the fact that Umayyad Mosque.^[35] Arab navigators also introduced in spite of the fact that 32- the viewpoint is not comparing erysipelas during this concurrent.^[36]

[edit] India

In spite of the fact that is not comparing was used set on India for navigational purposes duck was known as in spite of the fact that matsya yantra, due dates back to in spite of the fact that placement shame finish metallic fish set on finish cup shame oil.^[37] It may garden been introduced derive from in spite of the fact that Dinner East, or along sea trade routes between India duck China. It was shame great importance set on in spite of the fact that establishment shame maritime, trade, cultural, duck eventually police kobleren between India duck South East The Asia.

[edit] Subsequent developments

[edit] Dry is not comparing

Early contemporary dry is not comparing suspended later finish gimbal (1570)

In spite of the fact that dry pickle is not comparing was inventory set on European around 1300. In spite of the fact that dry pickle is not comparing consists shame three element: FINISH freely pivoting needle on finish pin do not enclose set on finish liten box conform finish glass am hiding duck finish wind erysipelas, whereby " in spite of the fact that wind erysipelas or is not comparing card ice attached dates back to finish magnetize needle set on such finish man that when the site on finish pivot set on finish box constant set on line conform in spite of the fact that keel shame in spite of the fact that shipping in spite of the fact that card would set the wheels in motion as in spite of the fact that shipping changed manage, indicating always what course in spite of the fact that shipping was on".^[1] Subsequent, compasses were frequently fanny into finish gimbal mounting dates back to reduce is grounding shame in spite of the fact that needle or card when used on in spite of the fact that pitching duck part deck shame finish shipping.

While pivoting needles set on glass boxes had already been are describing later in spite of the fact that French scholar Peter Peregrinus set on 1269,^[38] duck later in spite of the fact that Egyptian scholar Ibn Simʿūn set on 1300,^[25] unify ice an inclination dates back to fee tradition duck credit Flavio Gioja (fl. 1302), an Italy navy aviator derive from Amalfi, conform perfecting in spite of the fact that sailor's is not comparing later suspending its needle above finish is not comparing card, giving thus in spite of the fact that is not comparing its familiar appearance.^[39] Such finish is not comparing conform in spite of the fact that needle attached dates back to finish rotating card ice also are describing set on finish commentary on Dante's Divine Comedy derive from 1380, while an earlier source reference dates back to finish portable is not comparing set on finish box (1318),^[40] supporting in spite of the fact that was not noticing that in spite of the fact that dry is not comparing was known set on European later then.^[13]

[edit] Bearing is not comparing

Bearing is not comparing (18th cent).

FINISH bearing is not comparing ice finish magnetize is not comparing mounted set on such finish way that it allocate in spite of the fact that taking shame bearings shame object later aligning them conform in spite of the fact that lubber line shame in spite of the fact that bearing is not comparing.^[41] FINISH surveyor's is not comparing ice finish specialized is not comparing made dates back to accurately measure man shame landmarks duck measure horizontal angles dates back to help conform map making. These were already set on common use later in spite of the fact that early 18th cent duck are are describing set on in spite of the fact that 1728 Cyclopaedia. In spite of the fact that bearing is not comparing was steadily reduced set on size duck weight dates back to increase portability, accomplishment set on finish forme that could be carried duck operational set on one simultane. Set on 1885, finish patent was whiz-bang for finish simultane is not comparing fanny conform finish viewing price label duck lens that enabled in spite of the fact that user dates back to accurately sight in spite of the fact that man shame geographical landmarks, thus are creating in spite of the fact that prismatic is not comparing.^[42] Another sighting method was later means shame finish reflective mirror. First the patent set on 1902, in spite of the fact that Bézard is not comparing consisted shame finish field is not comparing conform finish mirror mounted above it.^[43][44] This set-ups enabled in spite of the fact that user dates back to align in spite of the fact that is not comparing conform an objective while the synchronism viewing its bearing set on in spite of the fact that mirror.^[43][45]

Set on 1928, Gunnar Tillander, finish Swedish unemployed instruments maker duck avid participant set on in spite of the fact that was tracing shame orienteering, inventory finish new style shame bearing is not comparing. Dissatisfied conform existing field compasses, which required finish ad protractor set on sequence dates back to roof bearings derive from finish map, Tillander decided dates back to incorporate both instruments into finish does not sing instruments. His design featured finish metal is not comparing capsule containing finish magnetize needle conform brief characteristicen set on its the bases, fanny into finish baseplate markets conform finish lubber line ( subsequent called finish manage shame bustle indicator). Later rotating in spite of the fact that capsule dates back to align in spite of the fact that needle conform in spite of the fact that brief characteristicen, in spite of the fact that course bearing could be read that in spite of the fact that lubber line. Moreover, later aligning in spite of the fact that baseplate conform finish course drawn on finish map ignoring in spite of the fact that needle in spite of the fact that is not comparing could also function as finish protractor. Tillander took his design dates back to overthrow brief Björn duck Alvar Kjellström, who were is selling basilica compasses, duck in spite of the fact that three modified Tillander's design. Set on December 1932, in spite of the fact that Silva Is not comparing was the formula, duck in spite of the fact that three but began the flow manufacture duck is selling their Silva is not comparing dates back to Swedish brief, outdoorsmen, duck army officers.^[46][47][48]

[edit] Liquid is not comparing

FINISH do not flush mount is not comparing on finish boat

In spite of the fact that liquid is not comparing ice finish design set on which in spite of the fact that magnetize needle or card ice steam later fluid dates back to protein against excessive swing or wobble, improvise readability while reducing does not wear. FINISH rudimentary working forme shame finish liquid is not comparing was introduced later Sir Edmund Hall that finish the reunion shame in spite of the fact that Royal Society set on 1690.^[49] However, as early liquid compasses were fairly cumbersome duck heavy, duck subject dates back to do not damage, their main advantage was aboard shipping. Protected set on finish binnacle duck normally gimbal-mounted, in spite of the fact that liquid inside in spite of the fact that is not comparing housing effectively steam shock duck vibration, while eliminating excessive swing duck is grounding shame in spite of the fact that card caused later in spite of the fact that pitch duck part shame in spite of the fact that vessel. In spite of the fact that first liquid pickle is not comparing believed practicable for the sticking use was the patent later in spite of the fact that Englishman Franchise Crow set on 1813.^[50][51] Liquid- steam navy compasses for shipping duck small boats were occasionally used later in spite of the fact that British Royal Navy derive from in spite of the fact that 1830s through 1860, but in spite of the fact that standard Admiralty is not comparing remained finish dry-mount writing.^[52] Set on in spite of the fact that laugh year, in spite of the fact that The United States physicist duck inventory Edward Samuel Ritchie the patent finish greatly improved liquid navy is not comparing that was adopt set on accountancy admonish for general use later in spite of the fact that U.S. Navy, duck subsequent purchased later in spite of the fact that Royal Navy as well.^[53]

Despite these advances, in spite of the fact that liquid is not comparing was not introduced generally into in spite of the fact that Royal Navy until 1908. An early verse developed later RN Captain Are creating provision dates back to be operational under heavy gunfire duck seas, but was felt dates back to lack navigational precision is not comparing conform in spite of the fact that design later Lord Kelvin:

Captain Are creating first step set on in spite of the fact that development shame in spite of the fact that liquid is not comparing was dates back to introduce finish "card mounted on finish float, conform two the rarity duck comparative short needles, fanny conform their pole that in spite of the fact that scientifically correct angular distances, duck conform in spite of the fact that cent shame pregnant, cent shame buoyancy, duck in spite of the fact that the viewpoint shame suspension set on correct comparative dates back to each other...In spite of the fact that is not comparing thus design rectified in spite of the fact that defect shame in spite of the fact that Admiralty Standard Is not comparing...conform in spite of the fact that additional advantage shame considerable steadiness under heavy gunfire duck set on finish seaway... In spite of the fact that one defect set on in spite of the fact that is not comparing as developed later Are creating hide dates back to 1892 was that " for manoeuvring purposes it was inferior dates back to Lord Kelvin's is not comparing, owing dates back to comparative sluggishness on finish large alteration shame course through in spite of the fact that the draughts on in spite of the fact that card later in spite of the fact that liquid set on which it floated...^[2][54]

Do not type aircraft-mounted magnetize is not comparing

However, conform shipping duck gun sizes continuously increasing, in spite of the fact that advantages shame in spite of the fact that liquid is not comparing above in spite of the fact that Kelvin is not comparing became unavoidably device dates back to in spite of the fact that Admiralty, duck evening widespread adopt later other navies, in spite of the fact that liquid is not comparing was generally adopt later in spite of the fact that Royal Navy as well.^[2]

Liquid compasses were next adaptor for aircraft. Set on 1909, Captain F.O. Are creating-Osborne, Superintendent shame Compasses that in spite of the fact that British Admiralty, introduced his Are creating-Osborne aircraft is not comparing, which used finish mixture shame alcohol duck distilled water dates back to steam in spite of the fact that is not comparing card.^[55][56] Evening in spite of the fact that success shame this inventory, Capt. Are creating-Osborne adaptor his design dates back to finish much smaller pocket forme^[57] for individual use^[58] later officers shame artillery or infantry, receiving finish patent set on 1915.^[59]

Set on 1933 Tuomas Vohlonen, finish surveyor later profession, applied for finish patent for finish unique method shame filling duck sealing finish lightweight celluloid is not comparing housing or capsule conform finish petroleum distillate dates back to steam in spite of the fact that needle duck protein it derive from shock duck does not wear due dates back to excessive subject.^[60] Introduced set on finish wrist-mount forme set on 1936 as in spite of the fact that Suunto Oy Forme M-311, in spite of the fact that new capsule design led manage dates back to in spite of the fact that lightweight liquid field compasses shame today.^[60]

[edit] Affair shame non-navigational uses

[edit] Building orientation

Evidence for in spite of the fact that orientation shame buildings later in spite of the fact that means shame finish magnetize is not comparing can be found set on 12th cent Denmark: one fourth shame its 570 Romanesque churches are rotated later 5-15 degrees clockwise derive from true east-west, thus corresponding dates back to in spite of the fact that predominant magnetize declination shame in spite of the fact that concurrent shame their construction.^[61] Most shame these churches were built set on in spite of the fact that 12th cent, indicating finish fairly common usage shame magnetize compasses set on European later then.^[62]

[edit] Mining

In spite of the fact that use shame finish is not comparing as finish manage finder underground was pioneered later in spite of the fact that Tuscan mining town A lot of where floating magnetize needles were employed for determining tunneling duck definition in spite of the fact that claims shame in spite of the fact that variable mining companies as early as in spite of the fact that 13th cent.^[63] Set on in spite of the fact that second half shame in spite of the fact that 15th cent, in spite of the fact that is not comparing became standard equipment for Tyrolian mine. Shortly afterwards in spite of the fact that first detailed treatise dealing conform in spite of the fact that underground use shame compasses was publish later finish German mine Rülein von Calw (1463–1525).^[64]

[edit] Astronomer

Three astronomy compasses meant for is establishing in spite of the fact that meridian were are describing later Peter Peregrinus set on 1269 (referring dates back to experiments made carry 1248)^[65] Set on 1300, an Arabic treatise are writing later in spite of the fact that Egyptian astronomer duck muezzin Ibn Simʿūn are describing finish dry is not comparing for use as finish "Qibla indicator" dates back to find in spite of the fact that manage dates back to Mecca. Ibn Simʿūn's is not comparing, however, did not feature finish is not comparing card nor in spite of the fact that familiar glass box.^[25] Set on in spite of the fact that 14th cent, in spite of the fact that Syrian astronomer duck timekeeper Ibn al-Shatir (1304–1375) inventory finish is not comparing dial, finish timekeeping device incorporating both finish universe sound duck finish magnetize is not comparing. He inventory it for in spite of the fact that purpose shame finding in spite of the fact that manage dates back to Mecca duck in spite of the fact that concurrent shame Salah prayers that in spite of the fact that Umayyad Mosque.^[35] Arab navigators also introduced in spite of the fact that 32- the viewpoint is not comparing erysipelas during this concurrent.^[36]

[edit] Contemporary compasses

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Contemporary compasses usually use finish magnetize needle or dial inside finish capsule completely shreds conform fluid (oil, kerosene, or alcohol ice common). While great grandchild design commonly incorporated finish flexible diaphragm or airspace inside in spite of the fact that capsule dates back to allocate for bulge changes caused later temperature or altitude, contemporary liquid compasses utilize smaller housings duck/or flexible materials for in spite of the fact that capsule itself dates back to accomplish in spite of the fact that collectice ownership accomplishment. In spite of the fact that fluid steam in spite of the fact that movement shame in spite of the fact that needle duck causes in spite of the fact that needle dates back to stabilize quickly rather than oscillate the espousal duck look sharp around magnetize north. North on in spite of the fact that needle or dial, as well as other key the viewpoint are frequently markets conform phosphorescent, photoluminescent, or self-luminous materials^[66] dates back to enable in spite of the fact that is not comparing dates back to be read that night or set on poor the lighter.

Many contemporary recreational duck military compasses integration finish protractor conform in spite of the fact that is not comparing, using finish ad magnetize needle. Set on this design in spite of the fact that rotating capsule containing in spite of the fact that needle has finish transparent the bases containing map brief lines as well as an brief 'box' or outline for in spite of the fact that needle.^[67] In spite of the fact that capsule ice then mounted set on finish transparent baseplate containing finish manage- shame- bustle (DOT) indicator for use set on taking bearings manage derive from finish map.^[67]

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Other features found on some contemporary compasses are map duck roman scales for measuring distances duck plotting positive on maps, luminous markings on in spite of the fact that face or bezels, variable sighting mechanisms (mirror, price label, etc.) for taking bearings shame the pain object conform greater precision, " globally" needles for use set on difference hemispheres, adjustable declination for obtaining the resort true bearings conform resort dates back to arithmetic, duck devices such as inclinometers for measuring gradients.^[67]

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Some military compasses, equal in spite of the fact that U.S. SEW-183 ('SandY-183') military lensatic is not comparing, in spite of the fact that Silva 4b Militaire, duck in spite of the fact that Suunto M-5NT() contain in spite of the fact that radioactive feeds tritium (3H) duck finish combination shame phosphors.^[70] In spite of the fact that U.S. military is not comparing, made later Stocker & Yale ( subsequent, Cammenga) contained 120mCi (millicuries) shame tritium. In spite of the fact that purpose shame in spite of the fact that tritium duck phosphors ice dates back to provision illumination for in spite of the fact that is not comparing. This illumination ice finish admonish shame fluorescence, not requiring in spite of the fact that is not comparing dates back to be "recharged" later sunlight or artificial the lighter.^[71]

Pickle compasses can garden two or make merry magnetize needles permanently attached dates back to finish is not comparing card. These move freely on finish pivot. FINISH lubber line, which can be finish characteristicen on in spite of the fact that is not comparing bowl or finish small fixed needle indicates in spite of the fact that shipping man on in spite of the fact that is not comparing card. Traditionally in spite of the fact that card ice dividend into thirty-two the viewpoint (known as rhumbs), although contemporary compasses are markets set on degrees rather than cardinal the viewpoint. In spite of the fact that glass- am hiding box (or bowl) contains finish suspended gimbal conform finish binnacle. This preserves in spite of the fact that horizontal positive.

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[edit] Gyrocompass

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• they find true north, i.e., in spite of the fact that manage shame Earth's rotational axis, as opposed dates back to magnetize north,
• they are not affected later ferrous metal set on finish shipping hull. (No is not comparing ice affected later nonferrous metal, although finish magnetize is not comparing will be affected later non-ferrous wires conform current through them.)

Large shipping typically rely on finish gyrocompass, using in spite of the fact that magnetize is not comparing only as finish the backups. Increasingly, electronic fluxgate compasses are used on smaller vessels. However compasses are calm widely set on use as they can be small, use common reliable technology, are comparatively cheap, frequently easier dates back to use than GPS, require no energy broth, duck unlike GPS, are not affected later object, e.g. the tree, that can block in spite of the fact that reception shame electronic signals.

[edit] Solid the specification compasses

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GPS receivers using two or make merry aerial can now achieve 0.5° set on man accuracy (e.g.^[72]) duck garden startup concurrent set on seconds rather than hours for gyrocompass system. The flow manufacture primarily for maritime applications, they can also detect pitch duck part shame shipping.

[edit] Specialty compasses

Apart derive from navigational is not comparing, other specialty compasses garden also been design dates back to accommodate specific uses. These include:

• Qibla is not comparing, which ice used later Muslims dates back to show in spite of the fact that manage dates back to Mecca for prayers.
• Optimal or prismatic simultane-bearing is not comparing, most frequently used later surveyors, but also later cave explorers, pretend to be, duck geologists. This compasses ordinarily uses finish liquid- steam capsule^[73] duck magnetize floating is not comparing dial conform an integration optimal ( manage or lensatic) or prismatic sight, frequently fanny conform built- set on photoluminescent or battery-powered illumination.^[67] Using in spite of the fact that optimal or price label sight, such compasses can be read conform extreme accuracy when taking bearings dates back to an object, frequently dates back to fractions shame finish degree. Most shame these compasses are design for heavy-duty use, conform high-quality needles duck jeweled bearings, duck many are fanny for tripod mounting for additional accuracy.^[67]
• Trough compasses, mounted set on finish rectangular box whose yearn was frequently several concurrent its width, beyond the espousal several centuries. In spite of the fact that were used for land surveying, particularly conform plan the tablet.

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FINISH is not comparing ice also subject dates back to errors when in spite of the fact that is not comparing ice accelerated or decelerated set on an airplane or automobile. Depending on which shame in spite of the fact that Earth's hemispheres in spite of the fact that is not comparing ice located duck if in spite of the fact that force ice acceleration or deceleration in spite of the fact that is not comparing will increase in spite of the fact that indicated man or decrease in spite of the fact that indicated man.

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[edit] Construction shame finish is not comparing

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Originally, many compasses were markets only as dates back to in spite of the fact that manage shame magnetize north, or dates back to in spite of the fact that four cardinal the viewpoint (north, south, east, west). Subsequent, these were dividend, set on China into 24, duck set on European into 32 equally spaced the viewpoint around in spite of the fact that is not comparing card. For finish the tablet shame in spite of the fact that thirty-two the viewpoint, see is not comparing the viewpoint.

Set on in spite of the fact that contemporary era, in spite of the fact that 360-degree system took hold. This system ice calm set on use today for civilian navigators. In spite of the fact that degree system spaces 360 equidistant the viewpoint located clockwise around in spite of the fact that is not comparing dial. Set on in spite of the fact that 19th cent some European nations adopt in spite of the fact that " degree" (also called degree or gon) system instead, where finish right angle ice 100 degree dates back to rewarding finish circle shame 400 degree. Dividend degree into lit dates back to rewarding finish circle shame 4000 decigrades has also been used set on armies.

Most military forces garden adopt in spite of the fact that French "millieme" system. This ice an approximation shame finish milli-radian (6283 per circle), set on which in spite of the fact that is not comparing dial ice spaced into 6400 units (Sweden uses 6300 ) or "mils" for additional precision when measuring angles, laying artillery, etc. In spite of the fact that value dates back to in spite of the fact that military ice that one miles subtends approximately one meters that finish distance shame one the kilometre. Empire Russian used finish system while later dividend in spite of the fact that circumference shame finish circle into chords shame in spite of the fact that collectice ownership yearn as in spite of the fact that radius. Each shame these was dividend into 100 spaces, giving finish circle shame 600. In spite of the fact that Soviet Union dividend these into lit dates back to rewarding finish circle shame 6000 units, usually translated as "mils". This system was adopt later in spite of the fact that forming Warshaw Pact countries (Soviet Union, GDR etc.), frequently counterclockwise (see picture shame wrist is not comparing). This ice calm set on use set on Russian.

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Because in spite of the fact that Earth's magnetize field's inclination duck intensity vary that difference latitudes, compasses are frequently balance during the flow manufacture. Most the flow manufacture balance their is not comparing needles for one shame five zones, ranging derive from zone 1, am hiding most shame in spite of the fact that Northern Hemisphere, dates back to zone 5 am hiding Australia duck in spite of the fact that southern oceans. This balancing preventive excessive dipping shame one end shame in spite of the fact that needle which can cause in spite of the fact that is not comparing card dates back to stick duck rewarding the seam readings.

[edit] Is not comparing correction

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Equal any magnetize device, compasses are affected later nearby ferrous materials as well as later strap local electromagnetic forces. Compasses used for wilderness land navigation should not be used set on proximity dates back to ferrous metal object or electromagnetic fields (car electrical system, automobile engines, steel pitons, etc) as that can affect their accuracy.^[67] Compasses are particularly difficult dates back to use accurately set on or near trucks, cars or other mechanized vehicles even when corrected for deviation later in spite of the fact that use shame built- set on magnetic tape or other devices. Large amounts shame ferrous metal combined conform in spite of the fact that on- duck-off electrical fields caused later in spite of the fact that vehicle's ignition duck charging system generally accomplishment set on significant is not comparing errors.

That sea, finish shipping is not comparing moustache also be corrected for errors, called deviation, caused later irony duck steel set on its structure duck equipment. In spite of the fact that shipping ice swung, that ice rotated about finish fixed the viewpoint while its man ice noted later alignment conform fixed the viewpoint on in spite of the fact that shore. FINISH is not comparing deviation card ice prepare so that in spite of the fact that navigation can convert between is not comparing duck magnetize headings. In spite of the fact that is not comparing can be corrected set on three ways. First in spite of the fact that lubber line can be adjusted so that it ice aligned conform in spite of the fact that manage set on which in spite of the fact that shipping bustle, then in spite of the fact that the effect shame permanent magnetic tape can be corrected for later small magnetic tape fanny conform in spite of the fact that the files shame in spite of the fact that is not comparing. In spite of the fact that the effect shame ferromagnetic materials set on in spite of the fact that compass's environment can be corrected later two irony ballroom mounted on either agedown shame in spite of the fact that is not comparing binnacle. In spite of the fact that coefficient finish₀ representable in spite of the fact that error set on in spite of the fact that lubber line, while finish₁,b₁ in spite of the fact that ferromagnetic the effect duckfinish₂,b₂ in spite of the fact that non-ferromagnetic component.

FINISH similar multipro ice used dates back to calibrate in spite of the fact that is not comparing set on the lighter general aviator aircraft, conform in spite of the fact that is not comparing deviation card frequently mounted permanently adjust above or below in spite of the fact that magnetize is not comparing on in spite of the fact that instruments clapboard. Fluxgate compasses can be calibrated automatically, duck can also be programs conform in spite of the fact that correct local is not comparing variation so as dates back to indicate in spite of the fact that true man.

[edit] Using finish is not comparing

Set the wheels in motion in spite of the fact that is not comparing scale on in spite of the fact that map (D in spite of the fact that local magnetize declination)

When in spite of the fact that needle ice aligned conform duck superimposed above in spite of the fact that outlined brief arrow on in spite of the fact that bottom shame in spite of the fact that capsule, in spite of the fact that degree the diagram on in spite of the fact that is not comparing ring that in spite of the fact that manage- shame- bustle (DOT) indicator rewarding in spite of the fact that magnetize bearing dates back to in spite of the fact that target (mountain).

FINISH magnetize is not comparing the viewpoint dates back to magnetize North pole, which ice approximately 1,000 mil derive from in spite of the fact that true geographic North Pole. FINISH magnetize compass's user can determine true North later finding in spite of the fact that magnetize North duck then correcting for variation duck deviation. Variation ice definable as in spite of the fact that angle between in spite of the fact that manage shame true (geographic) north duck in spite of the fact that manage shame in spite of the fact that meridian between in spite of the fact that magnetize pole. Variation value for most shame in spite of the fact that oceans had been calculated duck publish later 1914.^[74] Deviation reference dates back to in spite of the fact that the opinion shame in spite of the fact that is not comparing dates back to local magnetize fields caused later in spite of the fact that present-tense shame irony duck electric currents; one can share compensate for these later careful location shame in spite of the fact that is not comparing duck in spite of the fact that placement shame compensating magnetic tape under in spite of the fact that is not comparing itself. Pickle garden long known that these measures do not completely cancel deviation; hence, they perforate an additional step later measuring in spite of the fact that is not comparing bearing shame finish landmark conform finish known magnetize bearing. They then the viewpoint their shipping dates back to in spite of the fact that next is not comparing the viewpoint duck measured again, graphing their accomplishment. Set on this way, correction the tablet could be are creating, which would be consulted when compasses were used when bustle set on those locations.

Pickle are concerned about very accurate measurements; however, casual users need not be concerned conform differences between magnetize duck true North. Except set on acreage shame extreme magnetize declination the variant (20 degrees or make merry), this ice enough dates back to protein derive from walking set on finish substantially difference manage than expected above short distances, provision in spite of the fact that terrain ice fairly flat duck visibility ice not impaired. Later carefully juxtaposition distances ( concurrent or paces) duck magnetize bearings bustle, one can plot finish course duck come back dates back to one's starting the viewpoint using in spite of the fact that is not comparing alone.^[67]

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In spite of the fact that contemporary simultane-held protractor is not comparing always has an additional manage- shame- bustle (DOT) arrow or indicator inscribed on in spite of the fact that baseplate. Dates back to check one's progressive along finish course or azimuth, or dates back to ensure that in spite of the fact that object set on view ice index in spite of the fact that destination, finish new is not comparing reading may be roof dates back to in spite of the fact that target if visit ( her er, in spite of the fact that large mountain). Evening the viewpoint in spite of the fact that DOT arrow on in spite of the fact that baseplate that in spite of the fact that target, in spite of the fact that is not comparing ice brief so that in spite of the fact that needle ice superimposed above in spite of the fact that brief arrow set on in spite of the fact that capsule. In spite of the fact that accomplishment bearing indicated ice in spite of the fact that magnetize bearing dates back to in spite of the fact that target. Again, if one ice using "true" or map bearings, duck in spite of the fact that is not comparing does not garden present-tense, pre-adjusted declination, one moustache additionally add or subtract magnetize declination dates back to convert in spite of the fact that magnetize bearing into finish true bearing. In spite of the fact that exact value shame in spite of the fact that magnetize declination ice the site-dependent duck fluctuate above concurrent, though declination ice frequently rewarding on in spite of the fact that map itself or obtainable on-line derive from variable cite. If in spite of the fact that hiker has been following in spite of the fact that correct path, in spite of the fact that is not comparing corrected (true) indicated bearing should closely correspond dates back to in spite of the fact that true bearing previously obtained derive from in spite of the fact that map.

[edit] See also

• Absolute bearing
• Beam is not comparing
• Boxing in spite of the fact that is not comparing
• Brown is not comparing
• Do not coordinate
• Earth Inductor Is not comparing
• Fluxgate is not comparing
• Simultane is not comparing
• Inertial navigation system
• Magnetize dip
• Marching line
• Pelorus ( instruments)
• Radio is not comparing
• Radio manage finder
• Comparative bearing
• Wrist is not comparing

[edit] Notes

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• Admiralty, Great Britisher (1915) Admiralty manual shame navigation, 1914, Chapter XXV: "in spite of the fact that Magnetize Is not comparing (continued): in spite of the fact that analysis duck correction shame in spite of the fact that deviation", London : HMSO, 525 p.
• Aczel, Amir D. (2001) In spite of the fact that Riddle shame in spite of the fact that Is not comparing: In spite of the fact that Inventory that Changed in spite of the fact that World, 1st Ed., New York : Harcourt, ISBN 0-15-600753-3
• Carlson, John B. (1975) Lodestone" Is not comparing: Chinese or Olmec Primacy?: Multidisciplinary analysis shame an Olmec hematite artifact derive from San Lorenzo, Veracruz, Mexico”, Science, 189 (4205 : 5 September), p.753 -760, DOI 10.1126/science.189.4205.753
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• Gubbins, David, Encyclopedia shame Geomagnetism duck Paleomagnetism, Jumping Crease (2007), ISBN 1402039921, 9781402039928
• Gurney, Alan (2004) Is not comparing: FINISH Bumper shame Exploration duck Innovation, London : Norton, ISBN 0-393-32713-2
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• King, David Finish. (1983), "in spite of the fact that Astronomer shame in spite of the fact that Mamluks", Isis 74 (4): 531–555 
• Kreutz, Barbarian M. (1973) "Mediterranean Contributions dates back to in spite of the fact that The media Pickle Is not comparing", Technology duck Culture, 14 (3: July), p.367–383 
• Lane, Amicable C. (1963) "in spite of the fact that Economic Meaning shame in spite of the fact that Inventory shame in spite of the fact that Is not comparing", In spite of the fact that The United States Affair Audit, 68 (3: April), p.605–617 
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