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MAGNETIC REFERENCE UNIT [1 record]

Record 1 1995-10-23

English

Subject field(s)
  • Marine and River Navigation Aids
DEF

A magnetic element specially designed for either feeding an autopilot for automatic steering, or controlling an off-course alarm unit, or transmitting course to repeater compasses, or feeding other devices.

OBS

Terms and definition standardized by ISO.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Aides à la navigation fluviale et maritime
DEF

Élément magnétique spécialement construit soit dans le but d'alimenter un autopilote pour pilotage automatique, soit pour contrôler un dispositif d'alarme, soit pour transmettre la route à des répétiteurs, soit pour alimenter d'autres appareils.

OBS

Termes et définition normalisés par l'ISO.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Ayuda a la navegación marítima y fluvial
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