9781331899259 - The Gyroscopic Compass: A Non-Mathematical Treatment (Classic Reprint) de Chalmers, T. W. (3 resultados)

PAP. Condición: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Condición: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Paperback. Condición: New. Print on Demand. This book details the history of the gyroscopic compass and explains its theory and practical construction. Beginning with a discussion of the flaws of the magnetic compass, the book goes on to explain how the gyroscopic compass works, including how it maintains its orientation and its directive force. It also explains the need for damping the compass's vibrations and the various methods used to achieve this. The book is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of navigation or the development of the gyroscope. It is also a useful introduction to the principles of operation of the gyroscopic compass. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.