Geomagnetics for Aeronautical Safety

Download or read book Geomagnetics for Aeronautical Safety written by Jean L. Rasson and published by Springer Science & Business Media. This book was released on 2007-09-17 with total page 358 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book shows how the science of geomagnetism contributes to effective use of the magnetic compass for navigation. The book uses techniques from Geology, Instrument science, Magnetism, Chaos theory and Potential Fields applied to the geomagnetic landscape of the Balkan region and surroundings. The editors and contributors have assembled a comprehensive review of measurement, analysis, mapping and forecasting of magnetic declination in support of aeronautical safety.