compass error

ˈkʌmpəs ˈɛrər
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Translation of compass error into German

Noun

1.

navigation

TECH.
the angle difference between magnetic compass and true north
TECH.
Kompassfehler
  • The pilot adjusted for compass error during the flight.Der Pilot korrigierte den Kompassfehler während des Fluges.
2.

magnetic interference

TECH.
error in compass reading due to magnetic interference
TECH.
magnetische Störung
  • The compass error increased near the large metal structure.Der magnetische Fehler nahm in der Nähe der großen Metallstruktur zu.
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Synonyms and analogies of compass error in English

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Examples of compass error in a sentence

  • The compass error was minimal, ensuring a smooth journey.
  • The pilot adjusted for the compass error.
  • They had to account for the compass error during navigation.

Translations of "compass error" in Context ordered by category and frequency

Noun
dieKompassabweichungnf.

He learned that sunlight can sometimes increase the compass error unexpectedly.

Er lernte, dass Sonnenlicht manchmal die Kompassabweichung unerwartet verstärken kann.

The instructors taught us how to identify and adjust for compass error.

Die Ausbilder lehrten uns, wie man die Kompassabweichung erkennt und anpasst.

derKompassfehlernm.

The guide explained how to detect and fix compass error effectively.

Der Guide erklärte, wie man Kompassfehler effektiv erkennt und behebt.

The compass error confused the sailors, leading them off course.

Der Kompassfehler verwirrte die Matrosen und führte sie vom Kurs ab.

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compass error: Examples and translations in context

A compass error in the mountains can be dangerous without proper adjustments.

Eine Kompassabweichung in den Bergen kann ohne richtige Anpassungen gefährlich sein.

On our sailing trip, the compass error led us off course unexpectedly.

Auf unserer Segeltour brachte uns die Kompassabweichung unerwartet vom Kurs ab.

Before the expedition, they calculated the possible compass error for their route.

Vor der Expedition berechneten sie die mögliche Kompassabweichung für ihre Route.

A small compass error can lead to significant deviations over long distances.

Eine kleine Kompassabweichung kann über lange Strecken zu erheblichen Abweichungen führen.

The pilot adjusted his flight path based on the compass error reported.

Der Pilot korrigierte seine Flugbahn basierend auf der berichteten Kompassabweichung.

During our hike, we found the compass error made navigation more challenging.

Während unserer Wanderung stellten wir fest, dass die Kompassabweichung die Navigation erschwerte.

The compass error was minimal, but we decided to recalibrate it anyway.

Die Kompassabweichung war minimal, aber wir beschlossen trotzdem, sie neu zu kalibrieren.

Before starting the hike, we checked for any compass error in our readings.

Bevor wir die Wanderung starteten, überprüften wir unsere Messungen auf Kompassabweichungen.

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