Object Class: Compass

Prohibited for ENC

Acronym: $COMPS

Code: 503

Set Attribute_A: $CSIZE; RYRMGV; VALACM; VALMAG;

Set Attribute_B: INFORM; NINFOM; NTXTDS; PICREP; SCAMAX; SCAMIN; TXTDSC;

Set Attribute_C: RECDAT; RECIND; SORDAT; SORIND;

Definition:

A circle graduated in degrees clockwise form 0 (north) to 360 used to facilitate measurements of direction. May be oriented to true or magnetic north. (adapted from IHO Dictionary, S-32, 5th Edition , 942)

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Remarks:

This object is used to transfer the parameters required to represent the magnetic and/or true compass cartographically.

Distinction: