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A New Suncompass: Orientation Independent of Clock Time

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  21 October 2009

J. A. F. de Rijk
J. A. F. de Rijk
Affiliation:
(De Zonnewijzerking, The Netherlands)
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Abstract

In situations where the use of a magnetic compass has disadvantages, it is sometimes possible to use successfully a suncompass. All known suncompasses use the clock time. This paper introduces a method of orientation which does not use clock time and which surpasses the accuracy and usefulness of the Cole suncompass.

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The Journal of Navigation , Volume 42 , Issue 1 , January 1989 , pp. 137 - 143
Copyright
Copyright © The Royal Institute of Navigation 1989

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