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Unlike other wind vanes, Windbird does not need to be oriented with respect to north. | Unlike other wind vanes, Windbird does not need to be oriented with respect to north. Windbird includes an electronic compass. However, '''it is absolutely necessary to calibrate this compass.''' | ||
Windbird includes an electronic compass. | |||
However, '''it is absolutely necessary to calibrate this compass.''' | |||
The earth's magnetic field varies at each location. This is why '''calibration must be carried out at each installation site, just before mounting Windbird on its mast.''' | The earth's magnetic field varies at each location. This is why '''calibration must be carried out at each installation site, just before mounting Windbird on its mast.''' | ||