Where shall we meet?

Article Abstract:

Navy navigators and sailors can expect to encounter situations that require intercepting vessels at sea. A course-to-intercept problem involving two vessels with given relative positions, speed and distance is presented. The steps for determining the required course to intercept are also described.

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An LOP you can't F-L-O-P

Article Abstract:

The latitude at local apparent noon (LAN) can be determined by knowing the sun's line of position plotted perpendicularly to its azimuth. The determination of the LAN time can result to an accurate estimate of the meridian passage when sailing on an easterly or westerly course.

Measurement, Calendar, Latitude, Nautical astronomy, Celestial navigation, Noon

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Make it good

Article Abstract:

Calculating the course and speed a boat is making over the ground through knowledge of the current can help navigators better estimate destination distances and arrival times. Two navigation problems are examined using step-by-step calculation instructions.

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