Magnetic Sensor

A Magnetic Sensor detects magnetic fields.

• It is a type of Sensor.

Description / Specifications

Magnetic sensors detect changes and disturbances in a magnetic field like flux, strength and direction. Rotation, angles, direction, presence and electrical current can all be monitored. Magnetic sensors can measure both the complete magnetic field and the vector components of the field.

History & Background / Dossier

A magnetic compass is an early form of magnetic sensor.

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• MegaTraveller Referee's Manual, (Game Designers Workshop 1987) p68
• Traveller Wiki Editorial Team
• Author & Contributor: Lord (Marquis) and Master of Sophontology Maksim-Smelchak of the Ministry of Science