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Figure 4-1.—Mk 19 Mod 3A gyrocompass equipment.
Gyro mom
Ship control station-outboard and inboard
positions
Single (1X) speed indicators are provided in areas
such as:
Pilot house-chart table, CO’s chair
CIC—command table, surface ops, and
sub-surface ops
Sonar control
Air ops
Tactical air control
Mk 23 GYROCOMPASS SYSTEM
The Mk 23 gyrocompass system seeks and
continuously indicates bearing or true north. The Mk
23 gyrocompass is capable of withstanding severe
operating conditions in small boats, amphibious
vehicles, surface vessels, and submarines. The Mk 23
gyrocompass consists of six major units the master unit,
the control cabinet, alarm bell, compass failure
annunciator, alarm control, and speed unit (depicted in
figure 4-2).
Output Signals
The Mk 23 gyrocompass provides 1X and 36X
synchro data and heading to external equipments and
systems.
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