Sperry Gyrocompass

GPTKB entity

Properties (64)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf military medal
gptkbp:designedBy gptkb:Elmer_Ambrose_Sperry
gptkbp:developedBy 1910s
gptkbp:hasRelatedPatent Aviation
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Sperry Gyrocompass
gptkbp:isAttendedBy Ship's motion
gptkbp:isBasedOn Earth's_rotation
gptkbp:isChallengedBy Digital_gyrocompasses
gptkbp:isCompatibleWith Autopilot systems
gptkbp:isConnectedTo Control systems
gptkbp:isCriticizedFor Navigation_accuracy
gptkbp:isDiscussedIn Latitude and longitude
gptkbp:isFiledIn Ships
gptkbp:isFundedBy gptkb:Sperry_Corporation
gptkbp:isInfluencedBy Coriolis_effect
gptkbp:isIntegratedWith Communication systems
GPS systems
Radar_systems
gptkbp:isKnownFor Durability
Precision
Ease of use
High reliability
Long lifespan
Stability in rough seas
Low maintenance requirements
gptkbp:isMaintainedBy Naval engineers
gptkbp:isOrganizedBy Navigation_officers
gptkbp:isPartOf Safety systems
Inertial navigation systems
Navigation_systems
Navigation_equipment
Marine_technology
Navigation_technology
Navigation_aids
Navigation_infrastructure
gptkbp:isSubjectTo Calibration procedures
gptkbp:isSupportedBy Technical manuals
Power supply systems
User training programs
gptkbp:isTestedFor Accuracy
Safety standards
Operational efficiency
Performance in extreme conditions
User-friendliness
Environmental resistance
Field performance
gptkbp:isUsedBy Naval vessels
gptkbp:isUsedIn Tugboats
Yachts
Cruise ships
Submarines
Cargo ships
Research vessels
Military applications
Commercial shipping
Fishing vessels
Research expeditions
Offshore vessels
Environmental monitoring vessels
Luxury_yachts
gptkbp:isVisitedBy Magnetic compass
gptkbp:operatesIn Gyroscopic principles
gptkbp:provides True north
gptkbp:usedIn Marine navigation