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What do you call a navigational handbook used when travelling at sea?
Pilot
The astrolabe is a pre-curser to what modern device?
The astrolabe is a precursor to the modern sextant, which is used for celestial navigation at sea. Both instruments are designed to determine the altitude of celestial bodies above the horizon.
What navigational instrument is used to determine a ship's position at sea?
A compass and a map of the world.
Do I need to buy Garmin GPS software if I use a Garmin navigational device?
NO, you do not need to buy Garmin GPS software if you use a Garmin navigational device. You can just download them at www8.garmin.com/support/download.jsp
Why did people need the Lighthouse of Alexandria?
As a sea navigational aid.
The device used for locating submerged object under sea is?
sonar
Is GPS system a violation to privacy rights?
It depends on how it is used. . . and by who. When used as a surveillance tool by law enforcement it must be approved by the courts. When used as a navigational device, you give up your right to privacy in order to be able to use it.
Where lighthouses useful in the past?
"Lighthouses are designed to emit light from a system of lamps and lenses and used as a navigational aid for maritime pilots at sea or on inland waterways."
What sensitive device is used to detect magnetic fields on the sea floor?
magnetometer
When returning from sea When should a green navigational buoy be passed?
port / left side
When returning from sea a red navigational should be passed in what manner?
Starboard (right) side
When returing from sea a green navigational buoy should be passed in what matter?
When returning from sea, a green navigational buoy should be passed on the starboard (right) side of the vessel. This follows the IALA (International Association of Lighthouse Authorities) buoyage system, which indicates that green buoys mark the port side when approaching from the sea. Always ensure to navigate safely and be aware of your surroundings when passing navigational markers.
