How Unmanned Subsea Vehicles Use Electronic Compasses to Navigate
Whether you’re on a military mission, flying an airplane, or driving to your friend’s house, odds are you’ve used GPS. GPS has many uses, but not for underwater vehicles. For…
3 Factors That Influence Electronic Compass Accuracy
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…
2 Magnetic Conditions That Impact Electronic Compasses
When harnessing the accuracy of an electronic compass, a number of factors, including magnetic conditions, can greatly impact performance. Here are two examples of these conditions and how to fix…
4 Examples of What Electronic Compasses are Used For
An electronic compass is a combination of a magnetometer, tilt sensors and optional accelerometers and gyros that provide orientation and measurement within a growing number of applications. If you’re wondering…
