Definition of quadrantal error
: a directional error of a radio compass caused by reradiated fields created around the metallic parts of the airplane
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“Quadrantal error.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/quadrantal%20error. Accessed 20 Aug. 2022.
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