The Compass Errors
The Compass Errors
The Compass Errors
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Measuring Deviation<br />
For each 15º<br />
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30º, you need to:<br />
Know exactly what direction<br />
(magnetic) your boat is pointed.<br />
Compare with compass reading.<br />
Compute deviation.<br />
Key to puzzle is knowing exactly<br />
what direction you’re headed.<br />
<strong>The</strong>re are several ways ...