Ship Magnetism and the Magnetic Compass deals with the magnetism of ships and the deviation of the magnetic compass produced by this magnetism. Emphasis is placed on the distinction between the deviation itself and what causes the deviation. Numerous worked examples for exercise are found at the end of each chapter. Comprised of 15 chapters, this volume begins with an introduction to magnetometry, paying particular attention to the magnitude of the forces involved in magnetism and the manner in which these forces act. The strength of a magnetic pole is also considered, along with the angle of deflection of the needle when in two magnetic fields. Subsequent chapters offer a thorough treatment of the strength of the magnetic field and the magnet's moment of inertia and magnetic moment; the earth's magnetic force; and how the different parts of the ship's magnetic force give different types of deviation. The book also explains the heeling error and its causes; the principle underlying successful compass adjustment; the effect of the ship's magnetic forces on the directive force felt by the compass needles; and sub-permanent magnetism. This monograph will be of value to students and practitioners interested in ship magnetism and the magnetic compass.

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Publisher

Pergamon

Year

2014

ISBN

9781483180540

Topic

Physical Sciences

Subtopic

Physics

Index

Physics

Front Cover
Ship Magnetism and the Magnetic Compass
Copyright Page
Table of Contents
PREFACE
CHAPTER I. MAGNETOMETRY
CHAPTER II. MAGNETOMETRY
CHAPTER III. TERRESTRIAL MAGNETISM
CHAPTER IV. SHIP MAGNETISM
CHAPTER V. SHIP MAGNETISM
CHAPTER VI. SHIP MAGNETISM
CHAPTER VII. SHIP MAGNETISM
CHAPTER VIII. PRINCIPLES OF COMPASS ADJUSTMENT
CHAPTER IX. PRINCIPLES OF COMPASS ADJUSTMENT
CHAPTER X. DIRECTIVE FORCE
CHAPTER XI. DEFLECTING METHODS OF MEASURING RELATIVE DIRECTIVE FORCE
CHAPTER XII. VERTICAL FORCE AT THE COMPASS POSITION
CHAPTER XIII. SUB-PERMANENT MAGNETISM
CHAPTER XIV. COMPASS ADJUSTMENT: GENERAL CONSIDERATIONS AND PROCEDURE
CHAPTER XV. PRACTICAL COMPASS ADJUSTMENT
REVISION QUESTIONS
ANSWERS TO EXERCISES
INDEX