Feb 6, 2004 #1 wilg Mechanical Joined Dec 23, 2003 Messages 81 Location US The frequency of oscillation of a gyrocompass is dependent on latitude, as a gyrocompass nears the north polar axis, what effect does that have on the oscillation frequency ?
The frequency of oscillation of a gyrocompass is dependent on latitude, as a gyrocompass nears the north polar axis, what effect does that have on the oscillation frequency ?
Feb 16, 2004 #2 EnglishMuffin Mechanical Joined May 21, 2003 Messages 1,103 Location US As the latitude approaches +/- pi/2 the frequency approaches zero (ie the gyrocompass no longer functions). What is the reason for this question ? Upvote 0 Downvote
As the latitude approaches +/- pi/2 the frequency approaches zero (ie the gyrocompass no longer functions). What is the reason for this question ?