MARB052 — Apply knowledge of the principles of magnetic compass adjusting

1 Explain principles of magnets, magnetism and magnetic fields

• 1.1Laws of magnetism are explained
• 1.2Properties of magnets are described
• 1.3Principles of magnetic fields, magnetism and magnets are explained
• 1.4Effects of magnets on a magnetic compass needle under varying conditions are described
• 1.5Disturbing and restoring forces and position of equilibrium is explained
• 1.6Molecular theory of magnetism is explained
• 1.7Magnetic effects of electrical currents are described

2 Explain terrestrial magnetism

• 2.1Principles of terrestrial magnetism are described
• 2.2Magnetic variation is defined, and explanation given as to why it varies depending on location on the earth, time of day and effects of the sun and moon
• 2.3Method to determine magnetic variation at a location is described
• 2.4Angle of magnetic dip is described
• 2.5The earth’s total force (T), horizontal force (H) and vertical force (Z) are explained
• 2.6Local magnetic anomaly is described
• 2.7Terrestrial magnetism and varying strengths in different parts of the world and the effects on deviation are explained

3 Explain ship’s magnetism

• 3.1Effects of the ship’s permanent and induced magnetism is described
• 3.2Forces P, Q and R with the ship upright are described
• 3.3Induced magnetism in soft iron rods a, b, c, d, e, f, g, h and k are described
• 3.4Temporary permanent magnetism and its effects at sea are outlined
• 3.5Causes and effects of Gaussin error are described
• 3.6Effects of permanent and induced magnetism on directive force are explained
• 3.7Lambda (λ) and mu (μ) are explained

4 Explain principles of magnetic compass design and construction

• 4.1Size and relative position of magnetic compass needles are identified
• 4.2Location of soft iron correctors and permanent magnets with reference to each other and the compass needles are identified and the effect that each corrector has on the other correctors are described
• 4.3Relative position of lubber mark/line, card, pivot and gimbals axes are identified
• 4.4Types of correctors used in ships are described and their advantages and disadvantages are outlined
• 4.5Effects of placing compasses in close proximity to magnetic material, electrical devices and other disturbing influences are described
• 4.6Components of a magnetic compass are identified

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