Which of the following describes gyrocompass...

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Which of the following describes gyrocompass repeaters which reproduce the indications of the master gyrocompass?

Question 1 of 27070

Which of the following describes gyrocompass repeaters which reproduce the indications of the master gyrocompass?

🔍 Key Concepts

• Gyrocompass system versus a magnetic compass • Purpose and function of gyro repeaters on the bridge and wings • What an electronic servomechanism does in a steering/heading system

💭 Think About

• Think about how the heading information from the master gyro gets to other locations on the ship. Is it mechanical, manual, or electronic? • Consider whether a repeater should depend on the ship moving or on its latitude, or whether it should simply follow the master unit. • Ask yourself which option best matches modern shipboard design and how autopilots/steering gear get heading data.

✅ Before You Answer

• Verify which option correctly reflects that repeaters are slaved to the master gyro and should match its reading automatically. • Eliminate any option that would require the helmsman to manually match or continually adjust the repeater. • Check your understanding of the term servomechanism: does it imply an automatic electronic follow-up system?

Question 1 of 27070

Which of the following describes gyrocompass repeaters which reproduce the indications of the master gyrocompass?

They are accurate only in the Polar regions

They are accurate only if the vessel is underway

They are hand operated

They are accurate electronic servomechanisms

Question 1 / 2707066636ee928f7522a1c519797

Question 1 of 2707066636ee928f7522a1c519797

Which of the following describes gyrocompass repeaters which reproduce the indications of the master gyrocompass?

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Question 1 of 27070

Which of the following describes gyrocompass repeaters which reproduce the indications of the master gyrocompass?