accuracy

3 Factors That Influence Electronic Compass Accuracy

Posted on November 27, 2018 (March 28, 2023) by Jewell Instruments

Military, marine navigation, unmanned vehicles, and more depend on the accuracy of an electronic compass. There are several factors that can greatly influence how a compass takes its readings. Here are three of these factors and how to be aware of them. #1 Time-Varying Magnetic Fields A time-varying magnetic field in the vicinity of an…

How to Identify Sensor Accuracy & Resolution

Posted on January 17, 2017 (March 28, 2023) by Jewell Instruments

For monitoring bridge sag and sway or controlling a passenger train, nothing is more important than precision. A microradian or micro g can make the difference between a normal day in the office and a nightmare. Resolution and accuracy are two important specifications for engineers, but what exactly is the difference between the two? Why…

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