The gudgeon of H revolves in the end of the radius h, k, which is jointed at k, and movable by a mortise at i along the quadrantal arc towards l, as the roller K becomes enlarged by the convolutions of the web.
This fixed circular plate is likewise pierced with two nearly quadrantal apertures, corresponding with those in the movable plate e'.
Quadrantal versor, a versor that expresses rotation through one right angle.
Defn: Of or pertaining to a quadrant; also, included in the fourth part of a circle; as, quadrantal space.
Quadrantal triangle, a spherical triangle having one side equal to a quadrant or arc of 90º.
The third set consists of the two globes of cast iron placed on either side of the compass bowl (called Quadrantal Correctors).
When the quadrantal error has once been annulled it is always zero, for as the induced magnetism changes, so does that of the spheres, and the adjustment remains good.
The quadrantal error is so called because its maxima are found on four compass courses successively a quadrant, or 90°, from one another.
The errors of the compass in an iron ship are mainly the semicircular error and the quadrantal error.
I suggested to Monsieur Pin and others a quadrantal gate, turning on a pivot, and lifted by a lever like a pump-handle, aided by a windlass and cord, if necessary.
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