MA2 Gurus - and you know who you are - I have a technical question for you all:
When executing IMU and compass calibration activities, what is the acceptable distance from and general mass of metal objects before the calibration will be negatively affected?
Ok so here's the backstory.... it's safe (and easy) to assume a vehicle, disposal dumpster, rail car, or bridge could cause a bad calibration.... but what about other smaller less obvious items??
For instance, an aluminum or carbon fiber tripod (with metal fittings) used as an elevate landing pad?
Just trying to gage my level of magnetism - pun intended.
Your thoughts and ideas are greatly appreciated.
Jeff
When executing IMU and compass calibration activities, what is the acceptable distance from and general mass of metal objects before the calibration will be negatively affected?
Ok so here's the backstory.... it's safe (and easy) to assume a vehicle, disposal dumpster, rail car, or bridge could cause a bad calibration.... but what about other smaller less obvious items??
For instance, an aluminum or carbon fiber tripod (with metal fittings) used as an elevate landing pad?
Just trying to gage my level of magnetism - pun intended.
Your thoughts and ideas are greatly appreciated.
Jeff