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IsTransverse Mercator chart suitable for polar navigation use?
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∙ 12y ago
No - use a Lambert conformal or better yet use a polar gnomonic chart . mercator charts are not good for higher latitudes , typically above 70' .
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∙ 12y ago
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How is distance measured in the mercator chart?
oh yeah
Which projection is the great circle chart?
A Great Circle is the largest circle that can be drawn on any sphere. Mercator's Chart projection is the great circle chart.
What type of map shows weather conditions?
flow map for routes....isopleth,climograph,ergograph for weather...
What are the best GPS navigators for marine use?
The Eagle Fishelite 650C Marine GPS makes a great navigation system AND fish finder. Rated a top marine navigation system on many websites, the Eagle Fishelite 650C can I.D and track fish! It is also eequipped with advanced chart-plotting technology. The Garmin Inland Lakes Chartplotter GPS is another top rated marine navigation system. This navigation system is loaded with detailed information for over 5000 lakes and rivers within the continental United States. Some lakes and rivers even have satellite imagery.
What importances of latitude and longitudes?
The imaginary lines of latitude and longitude, marked on a ship's chart or map, allow any position on the world's surface to be reasonably pin-pointed. Despite modern satellite and GPS navigation devices, printed paper charts and maps are still commonly used.
How is distance measured in the mercator chart?
oh yeah
Which projection is the great circle chart?
A Great Circle is the largest circle that can be drawn on any sphere. Mercator's Chart projection is the great circle chart.
Why mercator chart not use in polar region?
Itcan only use in iland not in the water..
What is a navigation map?
A navigator's map is a chart.
What is a paperless navigation?
Paperless navigation means navigation performs by using only ECDIS (Electronic Chart Display System) only.
Which type of maps is most distorted at the poles?
The Mercator projection World Map is the chart which is most distorted in the polar regions. Originally developed in the mid sixteenth century it was the most popular map for marine navigators for over 400 years. It is still useful for navigation at sea but has been supplanted by newer projections, especially after the advent of aviation navigation.
Which chart is not suitable to display multiple data series?
horizontal bar chart
Why do people need a navigation chart?
so they dont get lost in the road
What is a nautical map?
A nautical chart (map) shows the shore and land-marks, sea bed conditions, navigation hazards, buoyed channels, and so on, relating to the safe navigation of vessels and inshore boats.
What type of map shows weather conditions?
flow map for routes....isopleth,climograph,ergograph for weather...
What publication does the Canadian Hydrographic service issue to help boaters with navigation?
Togograph chart
What is the Navigation reference point on the VFR terminal area chart used for?
The Navigation reference point on the VFR terminal area chart is used for guiding VFR aircraft around the TCA. The VFR point allows small aircraft to fly around the TCA without entering that space.
