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Coefficient A
Coefficient Real A
Real A is the deviation caused by the Magnetism
induced in the unsymmetrical horizontal
soft iron.
Due to b and d soft iron rod
Constant Easterly deviations on all headings +A
Constant Westerly deviations on all headings -A
+A due to –b and +d rods
-A due to +b and –d rods
+A -b
+d
+d
-b
+b -A
-d
-d
+b
Coefficient A
Coefficient Real A
Effect on directive force-
Sum of the fields caused by the rods at
the compass position same on each headings.
Therefore DF not affected
E W
F
Magnetic Equator
Coefficient A
Coefficient Real A
Field is always towards E or W there
no N or S Component
Comp Hdg- N NE E SE S SW W NW
Deviation- 8°E 3°E 2°W 5°W 1°W 5°E 2°E 8°W
18 °E +16 °W = 0.25 °E
8
A = + 0.25 °
BY SIGN CONVENTION EASTERLY DEVIATIONS ARE + SIGN AND
WESTERLY DEVIATIONS - SIGN