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Record 1 2014-12-04

English

Subject field(s)
  • Scientific Instruments
  • Physical Geography (General)
  • Air Navigation Aids

French

Domaine(s)
  • Instruments scientifiques
  • Géographie physique (Généralités)
  • Aides à la navigation aérienne

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Instrumentos científicos
  • Geografía física (Generalidades)
  • Ayuda para la navegación aérea
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Instrumento que al orientarse con las líneas de fuerza del campo magnético de la tierra, proporciona al piloto una indicación permanente del rumbo del avión respecto al Norte magnético terrestre.

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Record 2 1976-06-19

English

Subject field(s)
  • Water Transport

French

Domaine(s)
  • Transport par eau

Spanish

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