Geomagnetic measurements and mapping for aeronautics in Germany

Matzka J.
University Munich (LMU), Geophysical Observatory Fürstenfeldbruck; Geophysical Observatory Fürstenfeldbruck, Ludwigshöhe 8, DE-2556 Fürstenfeldbruck, Germany

Abstract: This report is about activities of the Geophysical Observatory Fürstenfeldbruck in providing aeronautics in Germany with the infrastructure to use magnetic compass navigation accurately in aircrafts. Three prerequisites are important to accurately use the geomagnetic field for aircraft navigation purposes. First, the compass or magnetic field sensor employed on an aircraft has to work properly. Second, the direction of the horizontal component of the magnetic field and its temporal and spatial changes have to be known for all points of a given area. Third, the magnetic influence of the aircraft on the field sensor has to be known for all headings. This report deals mainly with the second and the third requirements described above. It specifically addresses the practical and technical details of magnetic measurements for aeronautics. © 2006 Springer.
Author Keywords: Aeronautics; Calibration pad; Compass navigation; Fürstenfeldbruck; FUR; Geomagnetism

Year: 2006
Source title: NATO Security through Science Series C: Environmental Security
Page : 235-246
Link: Scorpus Link
Document Type: Article
Source: Scopus
Authors with affiliations:

1. Matzka, J., University Munich (LMU), Geophysical Observatory Fürstenfeldbruck, Geophysical Observatory Fürstenfeldbruck, Ludwigshöhe 8, DE-2556 Fürstenfeldbruck, Germany

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