National Stock Number (NSN) Output Data
NSN:
NIIN:
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.
Reference/Part Number
| Part Number | CAGE | Status | RNCC | RNVC | DAC | RNAAC | MSDS | SADC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1975000 | 03956 | A | 3 | 2 | B | ZZ | ||
| PL-1979820-5 | 03956 | A | 5 | 1 | 5 | ZZ |
CAGE Information
| Code | Company |
|---|---|
| 03956 | NORTHROP GRUMMAN SYSTEMS CORPORATION |
Federal Supply Class
Title
NAVIGATIONAL INSTRUMENTS
Inclusions:
INCLUDES AZIMUTHS; SEXTANTS; OCTANTS; COMPASSES; PLOTTING BOARDS; UNDERWATER LOG EQUIPMENT; AIR POSITION INDICATORS; DRIFT METERS.