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Victor,

I have been searching for an accurate azimuth measuring device with the
precision neede. There are some electronic compass modules available, one of
which I use in my wind measuring instrument but I do not believe it is
appropriate for sextant use.

Vic
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Victor Fraenckel - The Windman                 vfraenc1@nycap.rr.com
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----- Original Message -----
From: "Victor Reijs" 
To: 
Sent: Monday, April 01, 2002 9:15 AM
Subject: Re: Digital Sextant


| Hello all of you,
|
| Vic Fraenckel wrote:
| >
| > I would like to ask if anyone has heard of, tried to build or was
successful
| > in building a all digital sextant. I have thought about this for many
years
| > but the technology for measuring angles to the necessary precision was
way
| > too expensive for my taste. I think perhaps it might be possible to do
this
| > today with a reasonable cost. Altitudes could be measured with optical
| > encoders and the data could be transmitted to a computer at will along
with
| > the time of the sight and processed. Any thoughts?
|
| Could I add if there is some 'cheap' (digital) equipment to measure
| azimuth? You have nowadays gyro-theodolites and I assume that these will
| be come smaller and cheaper...
|
| >
| > Any enlightenment would be appreciated.
|
| Same.
|
| All the best,
|
|
| Victor
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