Electronic Navigation Systems

Zusatztext 'provides a sound basis for the understanding of modern navigation systems'. Maritime Journal! April 2001. Informationen zum Autor Laurie Tetley, David Calcutt Klappentext Maritime navigation has rapidly developed since the publication of the last edition of the title with methods of global position fixing for shipping becoming standardized. As in the previous two editions, this edition will provide a sound basis for the understanding of modern navigation systems and brings the student or professional up-to-date with the latest developments in technology and the growing standardization of maritime navigation techniques. Developed with close scrutiny from the US Merchant Marine Academy and the major maritime navigation centres in the UK, out-dated techniques have been replaced by an expanded section on the now standard Navstar GPS systems and the Integrated Nav. In addition, a new chapter on the application of electronic charts will also be included, as well as problems at the end of each chapter with worked solutions. Zusammenfassung Provides an understanding of navigation systems and presents the developments in technology and the standardization of maritime navigation techniques. Suitable for students and professionals, this book contains a section on the standard Navstar GPS systems and the Integrated Nav. It includes a chapter on the application of electronic charts. Inhaltsverzeichnis · Radio wave propagation and the frequency spectrum· Depth sounding systems· Speed measurement· Loran-C· Satellite navigation and the GPS· Integrated bridge systems· Electronic charts· The ship's master compass· Automatic steering· VHF direction finding· GMDSS· Computer functions· Digital terms· Dare communications· NMEA protocol· USCG Navcen

Product details

• Authors: D. Calcutt, David Calcutt, L. Tetley, Laurie Tetley, Laurie Calcutt Tetley
• Publisher: ELSEVIER SCIENCE BV
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 20.03.2001
• EAN: 9780750651387
• ISBN: 978-0-7506-5138-7
• No. of pages: 436
• Subjects: Natural sciences, medicine, IT, technology > Technology > Miscellaneous; SOCIAL SCIENCE / Human Geography, SCIENCE / Earth Sciences / Geography, TRANSPORTATION / Ships & Shipbuilding / Repair & Maintenance, environmental science, engineering & technology, Transport industries, Environmental science, engineering and technology, Shipping industries, Transport technology and trades, Transport Technology & Trades