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Apparent Wander
Apparent change in the direction of the axis of rotation of
a spinning body, as a gyro, due to rotation of the earth. Often
shortened to wander . See
precession.
The horizontal component of apparent wander is called drift,
and the vertical component is called topple .
References
This article is based on NASA's Dictionary of Technical Terms for Aerospace Use
