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Fundamentals of Navigation
Seamanship
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Undergraduate 1
12/11/2012
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Term
Great Circles
 Definition
The Shortest distance between any two points on the surface of Earth. 
Term
Rhumb Lines
 Definition
MOre Customary than Great circles
Term
Datum
 Definition
Reference Point in which position measurements are made to create a network
Term
Chart One
 Definition
Best reference for looking up symbols on a chart you are not familiar with.
Term
NAVDORM
 Definition
Establishes common baseline for Surface Ship Navigation
Term
Four Ways in which Direction is Expressed
 Definition
  1. True
  2. Relative
  3. Magnetic
  4. Compass
Term
Ways to Measure Direction
 Definition
  1. Azimuth Circle
  2. Telescopic Alidade
Term
Speed over Ground
 Definition
TRUE
Term
Speed through the water
 Definition
RELATIVE
Term
Measuring Distance
 Definition
  1. Radar
  2. Stadimeter
  3. Laser Rangefinder
Term
Measuring Speed
 Definition
  1. Speed over Ground                                               Equipment: GPS, Doppler Speed Log
  2. Speed through the water                                       Equipment: Impeller Log, Pit Log, Shaft RPM
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Measuring Depth
 Definition
Fathometer
Term
Bridge/Piloting Team
 Definition

Navigator

  1. 1JS Phone Talker
  2. Recorder
  3. Plotter
  4. Radar Operator
  5. Fathometer Operator
  6. Bearing Takers
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