方ほう位い計けい

noun

direction indicator; heading indicator; compass (non-magnetic)

Refers to an instrument that shows direction or heading, often a non-magnetic compass used in aviation, navigation, or surveying. The term emphasizes the device rather than the magnetic needle.

• 飛ひ行こう機きのコックピットには方ほう位い計けいが装そう備びされている。

  The airplane's cockpit is equipped with a heading indicator.

• この方ほう位い計けいは磁じ気きを使つかわずに方ほう位いを示しめす。

  This direction indicator shows direction without using magnetism.