Author: Dionysius LardnerPublisher:
ISBN:
Category : Railroads
Languages : en
Pages : 456
Book Description
Steam Navigation, Roads, and Railways Explained and Illustrated
Author: Dionysius LardnerPublisher:
ISBN:
Category : Railroads
Languages : en
Pages : 456
Book Description
Illustrated Navigation
Author: Ivar DedekamPublisher: Fernhurst Books Limited
ISBN: 1909911992
Category : Transportation
Languages : en
Pages : 89
Book Description
Today, yachts are often equipped with radar, GPS, chart plotters, AIS, etc. This equipment has also become much more reliable, making it possible to make long offshore passages without a great knowledge of navigation. However, such equipment can be set up wrongly, interpreted incorrectly, malfunction or lose power. In these circumstances, knowledge of traditional navigation can become extremely important. This book will teach you how to navigate in the traditional way using compass, log and plotter; and also how to navigate using electronic aids like GPS, radar and chart plotter. In addition, you will learn some basic celestial navigation using the sun and stars to obtain your position using sextant, almanacs, tables and a watch. Each method of navigation is explained alongside detailed illustrations and examples, combining to make a straightforward and easy-to-follow guide. Due to the design of the book, we have had to restrict the layout of the ebook to PDF style which may result in giving you a more restricted reading experience. For this reason, we would not recommend viewing it on very small screens.
Mapping
Author: Roger Fawcett-TangPublisher: Rotovision
ISBN: 2880468248
Category : Art
Languages : en
Pages : 208
Book Description
"Focusing on information design, this guide reveals the visual language of location, direction, spatial and structural relationships which are central to this sector of graphics, exploring 'maps' as varied as subway systems and websites to chemical symbols, and the mapping of time"--Publisher description.
Cassier's Magazine
Author: French Literature, Including Manuscripts, Illustrated Books and Armorial Bindings
Author: Maggs BrosPublisher:
ISBN:
Category : Armorial bindings
Languages : en
Pages : 332
Book Description
The Official U.S. Army Map Reading and Land Navigation Handbook
Author: Department of the ArmyPublisher: Rowman & Littlefield
ISBN: 1493069373
Category : Sports & Recreation
Languages : en
Pages : 193
Book Description
The U.S. Army’s official guide to map reading, determining location, and navigating For a soldier, knowing where you are is a matter of life and death, and so it comes as no surprise that the Army has produced the most complete, clear, and thorough guide to map reading and navigation available. The book starts with a comprehensive explanation of the meaning and uses of maps, whether photographic, planimetric (standard-style), or topographic, then proceeds to the use of those maps, discussing compass techniques, celestial navigation, and determination of distance. There is a detailed section on interpreting topographic maps, with notes on tactical considerations for differing terrain, as well as determining the ease of movement through an area. The book’s crucial, well-illustrated chapters have invaluable information on: Training Strategy Maps Marginal Information and Symbols Grids Scale and Distance Direction Overlays Aerial Photographs Navigation Equipment and Methods Elevation Relief Terrain Association Mounted Land Navigation Navigation in Different Types of Terrain Unit Sustainment There is also information on field sketching, the tricky art of map folding, units of measure and conversion factors, map symbols, orienteering, and the global positioning system (GPS).
Cassier's Engineering Monthly
Author: Practical Navigation Illustrated
Author: Nick de MunnikPublisher:
ISBN: 9781090248305
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 265
Book Description
What if you could take a voyage with an ancient mariner and have him teach you the navigation skills he has acquired over a lifetime of sailing? Now you can. Come along with Nick de Munnik as he explains basic navigation fundamentals and shows you how to use them for coastal, electronic and celestial navigation.The author's conversational and easy to understand descriptions include extensive diagrams and examples, making all aspects of boat navigation seem intuitive. This book is a 'must have' for the new boater and a great reference for the seasoned sailer.Building on the navigational skills covered in the coastal and electronic navigation sections, the celestial navigation section is second to none. Nick developed this for his celestial navigation courses and it continues to be used as class materials in celestial navigation courses today.
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