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Item Name:
COMPENSATOR , ELECTRONIC , MAGNETIC
Definition:
AN ITEM WHICH PROVIDES FACILITIES FOR ELECTRONICALLY CORRECTING ERRORS IN THE INDICATION OF A MAGNETIC COMPASS BY THE MANUAL ADJUSTMENT OF CURRENT INTENSITY IN COILS WHICH ARE IN PROXIMITY TO SPECIFIC POINTS IN OR NEAR THE COMPASS. THE CORRECTING ACTION IS A FUNCTION OF ELECTROMAGNETIC FIELD INTENSITY ABOUT THE COILS, RESULTING FROM VARYING THE CURRENT INTENSITY. EXCLUDES CORRECTING DEVICES OF THE PERMANENT MAGNET TYPE.
CAGE Information
| Code | Company |
|---|---|
| 02GJ5 | LOCKHEED MARTIN CORPORATION DBA LOCK |
Federal Supply Class
Title
NAVIGATIONAL INSTRUMENTS
Inclusions:
INCLUDES AZIMUTHS; SEXTANTS; OCTANTS; COMPASSES; PLOTTING BOARDS; UNDERWATER LOG EQUIPMENT; AIR POSITION INDICATORS; DRIFT METERS.
Exclusions:
Characteristics (Decoded)
| MRC | Requirements Statement | Clear Text Reply |
|---|---|---|
| CXCY | PART NAME ASSIGNED BY CONTROLLING AGENCY | COMPASS ROSE |
| FEAT | SPECIAL FEATURES | 90-170 DEGREE |
| AGAV | END ITEM IDENTIFICATION | ARTS2E |