Magnetic investigations of compass swinging sites at the RAAF aerodrome Laverton, Victoria  

Authors / CoAuthors

Ervin, R.E.

Abstract

The purpose of the investigation was to determine the degree of uniformity of the earth's magnetic field over the existing and the alternate compass swinging sites for ground swinging of aircraft. Field work was carried out on 30/1/51 and 5/2/51. Instruments used were the Vertical Force Variometer and the Wingfield Compass. The report gives an account of the field work and the results of the survey.

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( Theme )

• geophysics

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• geomagnetism

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1951-01-01T00:00:00

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Record 1951/019

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[-38.0, -37.5, 144.5, 145.0]

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Spatial Resolution

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