Flux-gate sensor mounting and method

Details Flux-gate sensor mounting and method Flux-gate sensor mounting and method

1991-12-27

1993-10-19

Cuchlinski, Jr., William A.

Geometrical instruments

Indicator of direction of force traversing natural media

Magnetic field responsive

33355R, 33356, G01C 1730, G01C 1738, G01C 1710

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052534243

ABSTRACT:
A flux-gate sensor orientation method which minimizes display jitter in electronic compasses which employ an n-point display or which calculate headings using the arctangent method. The method entails orienting the flux-gate sensor in a direction of plus or minus .+-.360.degree./2n relative to actual magnetic direction, so that instability points occur at display point boundaries. The method of the present invention finds application in microprocessor-based electronic compass systems but also makes possible the construction of a simple electronic compass employing small scale integration logic instead of a microprocessor.

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