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... direction . The meridian is that imaginary great circle on the celestial sphere that passes through the celestial poles , zenith , nadir ( direction verti- cally downward ) , and the north and south points on the horizon . Stars are ...
... direction . The meridian is that imaginary great circle on the celestial sphere that passes through the celestial poles , zenith , nadir ( direction verti- cally downward ) , and the north and south points on the horizon . Stars are ...
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... direction and are then combined and twisted in the opposite direction . When both the single strands and the final ply yarns are twisted in the same direction , the fibre is firmer , produc- ing harder texture and reducing flexibility ...
... direction and are then combined and twisted in the opposite direction . When both the single strands and the final ply yarns are twisted in the same direction , the fibre is firmer , produc- ing harder texture and reducing flexibility ...
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... direction finder ( ADF , or radio compass ) , which gives the pilot information in the form of a pointer indicating the bearing of the NDB transmitter . The pilot can thus fly courses to or from the NDB . If dual ADF equipment is ...
... direction finder ( ADF , or radio compass ) , which gives the pilot information in the form of a pointer indicating the bearing of the NDB transmitter . The pilot can thus fly courses to or from the NDB . If dual ADF equipment is ...
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