| 释义 |
coefficient E coefficient E[¦kō·ə′fish·ənt ′ē] (navigation) A component of magnetic compass deviation, varying with the cosine function of twice the compass heading, resulting from induced magnetism in all unsymmetrical arrangements of the craft's horizontal soft iron. coefficient EA quadrantal deviation in a magnetic compass of negligible effect. Coefficient E = ¼{(Deviation on North + Deviation on South) − (Deviation on East + Deviation on West)}. |