Coastal navigation using GPS : for sail and power by Larkin Frank J

Author:Larkin, Frank J
Language: eng
Format: epub
Tags: Coastwise navigation, Global Positioning System, Coastwise navigation, Global Positioning System
Publisher: Dobbs Ferry, NY : Sheridan House
Published: 2003-05-14T16:00:00+00:00

COASTAL NAVIGATION USING GPS

Reader Progress Note

Now you should be able to plot a true course on a nautical chart, measure distance, compute time of travel (TOT), speed, or distance, and convert true courses to compass courses and back again. Also, you should have started to formulate a plan for handling deviation on your

boat.

REVIEW QUESTIONS

9 i influences affect your compass.

9.2 The compass card on your compass is attracted to north.

9.3 Because variation is » ^ is Panted in

the center of the compass rose.

9.4 The magnetic North Pole is constantly •

9.5 When converting a true course to a compas^ course, you

mus t easterly error downward when using

the formula vertically.

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