In aircraft design and navigation, Magnetic North represents the direction toward which a magnetic compass needle points. While there isn’t a simple mathematical formula for Magnetic North itself, it’s determined by considering Magnetic Variation (magnetic declination) and True North.
Here’s how Magnetic North is related to these factors:
- Magnetic North is the direction toward which a magnetic compass needle points.
- True North is the direction toward the geographic North Pole.
- Magnetic Variation (Magnetic Declination) is the angular difference in degrees between Magnetic North and True North. It can be either east (E) or west (W) depending on your location.