Preliminary Study of Electronic Replacement Compasses for the Army

Abstract

The Army Research Laboratory (ARL) at Adelphi, MD, along with the U.S. Army Test Measurement and Diagnostic Equipment Activity of Fort Belvoir, VA, has studied electronic replacements for the standard issue lensatic compass. We studied the KVH Data Scope, the KVH C-100 compass engine, and the Casio Pathfinder digital watch/compass. Several tests were run on each compass to determine its suitability as a replacement for the lensatic compass. We conclude that an electronic compass will be more accurate and useful for the soldier.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Nov 01, 1995
Accession Number
AD1043128

Entities

People

  • Bruce R. Geil

Organizations

  • United States Army Research Laboratory

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Communities of Interest

  • Advanced Electronics
  • Sensors
  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Accuracy
  • Calibration
  • Computers
  • Converters
  • Crystal Structure
  • Diagnostic Equipment
  • Electromagnetic Radiation
  • Engineering
  • Failure Mode And Effect Analysis
  • Global Positioning Systems
  • Hazardous Waste
  • Ignition Systems
  • Liquid Crystal Displays
  • Magnetic Fields
  • Measurement
  • Military Research
  • Standards

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  • Microelectronics