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BS MA 2-4:1985

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Magnetic compasses and binnacles Glossary of terms
Available format(s)

Hardcopy , PDF

Withdrawn date

08-20-2013

Language(s)

English

Published date

05-31-1985

Foreword
Committees responsible
Scope
Glossary
Section 1. Magnetism
11. Theoretical definitions
12. Magnetic properties
13. Earth's magnetism
14. Magnetic material
15. Magnetic characteristics relative to the ship's
      compass position
Section 2. The mariner's compass
21. General definitions
22. Component parts
23. Compass testing
24. Compass errors and their adjustments
25. Navigation (the compass at sea)
Section 3. The binnacle
Section 4. The azimuth reading device
Section 5. Siting of the compass

Defines the terms relating to magnetism, mariner compasses, binnacles, azimuth reading devices and the siting of compasses used throughout the BS MA 2 series.

Committee
EPL/80
DevelopmentNote
Supersedes 84/75379 DC (08/2005) Reviewed and confirmed by BSI, October 2008. (09/2008)
DocumentType
Standard
Pages
14
PublisherName
British Standards Institution
Status
Withdrawn

Standards Relationship
ISO 1069:1973 Similar to

BS MA 2-3:1969 Magnetic compasses and binnacles Recommendations for the positioning of compasses
BS MA 2-1:1985 Magnetic compasses and binnacles Specification for class A magnetic compasses, their binnacles and azimuth reading devices (including test procedures)
BS MA 2-8:1985 Magnetic compasses and binnacles Specification for transmitting systems and off-course alarms for class A magnetic compasses
BS 1000[629]:1977 Universal Decimal Classification. English full edition Transport vehicle engineering

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