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Terr. Nav Vocab
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Undergraduate 1
12/02/2008

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Term
terr. nav
Definition
frequent or continuous determination of position
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Great Circle
Definition
intersection of a sphere through its center
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terr. equator
Definition
primary great circle of a sphere, perpendicular to polar axis
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terr. meridian
Definition
north-south reference line, usually a great circle
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prime meridian
Definition
0 degree meridian of longitude
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latitude
Definition
angular distance from the equator
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longitude
Definition
angular distance along a primary great circle, from the adapted reference point
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nautical mile
Definition
1852 meters, 6076 ft
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knot
Definition
one nautical mile per hour
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departure
Definition
distance in nautical miles between two meridians at any given point of latitude
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COA
Definition
course intended
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CMG
Definition
direction of net movement of one place to another
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COG
Definition
actual path
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SOA
Definition
speed intended to be made good
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SOG
Definition
actualy speed
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SMG
Definition
net speed form one point to another
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heading
Definition
direction vessel is facing
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course
Definition
direction of travel through water
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bearing
Definition
directions in which a vessel is steered or intended to be steered
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