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flux gate
flux gaten. A detector used to indicate the direction of the earth's magnetic field.flux′ gate` n. an instrument for indicating the field strength of an external magnetic field, as that of the earth: used in some gyrocompasses and magnetometers. Also called flux′ valve`. [1945–50] flux gate
flux gate[′fləks ‚gāt] (engineering) A detector that gives an electric signal whose magnitude and phase are proportional to the magnitude and direction of the external magnetic field acting along its axis; used to indicate the direction of the terrestrial magnetic field. flux valveAnother view of flux valve.A sensitive detector that receives an electrical signal from the earth's magnetic field and directs it to an amplifier and then into a gyro-stabilized compass indicator. Also called a flux gate. |