The Moving Target Of Magnetic North

Credit: NOAA
A surprise shift in the Earth’s magnetic field has caused scientists to revise the standard mathematical model used to orient navigation and heading reference systems before its next planned update. While the effect on aviation is pronounced only at far northern latitudes, the need for a revision...

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