Polarization error

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Polarization error (in bearing)

An error, in an observed bearing, which varies with the state of polarization of the received waves relative to the designed plane of polarization.

Note: Some types of polarization error may be attributable to specific features of the site (e.g. inclined conductors) and, as such, are also site errors.

Reference: B.S. (modified)

Please note that this is the term as it stands in the original IALA Dictionary edition (1970-1989)

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