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LoC No.: 21010296

Title: The Gyroscopic Compass: A Non-Mathematical Treatment

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Summary: "The Gyroscopic Compass: A Non-Mathematical Treatment" by T. W. Chalmers is a scientific publication written in the early 20th century. This work serves as a comprehensive guide aimed at explaining the theory and practical construction of the gyroscopic compass without relying on complex mathematics. It addresses both theoretical principles and practical applications of the compass, which has become essential in naval navigation, particularly in modern warships and submarines, due to its advantages over the conventional magnetic compass. The beginning of the book introduces the gyroscopic compass and highlights the limitations of traditional magnetic compasses, especially in contexts involving large metal structures, like ships. The author emphasizes the growing reliance on gyro-compasses in both naval and commercial maritime sectors, providing insight into their operational theory. Chalmers aims to deliver a comprehensive yet accessible understanding of the gyroscopic compass for navigating officers, avoiding intricate mathematical explanations to allow a broader audience to grasp its significance and functioning. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Reading Level: Reading ease score: 52.6 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.

Author: Chalmers, T. W. (Thomas Wightman), 1884-1954

EBook No.: 57200

Published: May 22, 2018

Downloads: 238

Language: English

Subject: Gyro compass

LoCC: Naval science: Navigation, Merchant marine

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.

This edition has images.

LoC No.: 21010296

Title: The Gyroscopic Compass: A Non-Mathematical Treatment

Credits: Produced by deaurider, Charlie Howard, and the Online
Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This
file was produced from images generously made available
by The Internet Archive)

Summary: "The Gyroscopic Compass: A Non-Mathematical Treatment" by T. W. Chalmers is a scientific publication written in the early 20th century. This work serves as a comprehensive guide aimed at explaining the theory and practical construction of the gyroscopic compass without relying on complex mathematics. It addresses both theoretical principles and practical applications of the compass, which has become essential in naval navigation, particularly in modern warships and submarines, due to its advantages over the conventional magnetic compass. The beginning of the book introduces the gyroscopic compass and highlights the limitations of traditional magnetic compasses, especially in contexts involving large metal structures, like ships. The author emphasizes the growing reliance on gyro-compasses in both naval and commercial maritime sectors, providing insight into their operational theory. Chalmers aims to deliver a comprehensive yet accessible understanding of the gyroscopic compass for navigating officers, avoiding intricate mathematical explanations to allow a broader audience to grasp its significance and functioning. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Reading Level: Reading ease score: 52.6 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.

Author: Chalmers, T. W. (Thomas Wightman), 1884-1954

EBook No.: 57200

Published: May 22, 2018

Downloads: 238

Language: English

Subject: Gyro compass

LoCC: Naval science: Navigation, Merchant marine

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.