02269cam a22003133u 4500 57200 UtSlPG 20260610134322.0 m cr n 260607r2018||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d 21010296 UtSlPG en iso639-1 VK Chalmers, T. W. (Thomas Wightman), 1884-1954 The Gyroscopic Compass: A Non-Mathematical Treatment Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2018 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2018-05-22 Produced by deaurider, Charlie Howard, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) "The Gyroscopic Compass: A Non-Mathematical Treatment" by T. W. Chalmers is a scientific publication written in the early 20th century. This work serves as a comprehensive guide aimed at explaining the theory and practical construction of the gyroscopic compass without relying on complex mathematics. It addresses both theoretical principles and practical applications of the compass, which has become essential in naval navigation, particularly in modern warships and submarines, due to its advantages over the conventional magnetic compass. The beginning of the book introduces the gyroscopic compass and highlights the limitations of traditional magnetic compasses, especially in contexts involving large metal structures, like ships. The author emphasizes the growing reliance on gyro-compasses in both naval and commercial maritime sectors, providing insight into their operational theory. Chalmers aims to deliver a comprehensive yet accessible understanding of the gyroscopic compass for navigating officers, avoiding intricate mathematical explanations to allow a broader audience to grasp its significance and functioning. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Gyro compass https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/57200 98031 98031