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Elementary Marine Navigation

English · Paperback / Softback

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Originally published in 1944, this book was originally intended as a continuation of the 1943 publication Nautical Mathematics, which is also reissued in this series. In it, the principles set out in Nautical Mathematics are given practical applications, and the text is supplied with exercises to test and clarify the lessons. This book will be of value to anyone with an interest in the history of education in the forces during WWII.

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Foreword; Preface; Introduction; 1. The principles of navigation; 2. Geometrical principles used in navigation; 3. Some simple geometrical constructions; 4. The forms of the Earth; 5. The magnetic compass; 6. Estimated position; 7. Fixes; 8. The sextant; 9. Inclination and deflection; 10. Naval educational tests; 11. Answers.

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Summary

Originally published in 1944, this book was originally intended as a continuation of the 1943 publication Nautical Mathematics, which is also reissued in this series. In it, the principles set out in Nautical Mathematics are given practical applications, and the text is supplied with exercises to test and clarify the lessons.

Product details

Authors J. C. Hill, S. A. Walling, S. A. Hill Walling
Publisher Cambridge University Press ELT
 
Languages English
Product format Paperback / Softback
Released 14.08.2014
 
EAN 9781107419414
ISBN 978-1-107-41941-4
No. of pages 80
Subjects Humanities, art, music > Education > General, dictionaries
Social sciences, law, business > Political science > Political science and political administration

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