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Posted by SorinMStamate on 23/11/2016

Determining the compass deviation by comparing of courses-1

Determining the compass deviation by comparing of courses-1 _ v1.0
Determining the compass deviation by comparing of courses-1 _ v1.0

Determining the compass deviation by comparing of courses:

The procedures for determining the compass deviation described up to here were based on the comparison of bearings. (more…)
Posted by SorinMStamate on 09/11/2016

Determining the compass deviation using reciprocal bearings

Determining the compass deviation using reciprocal bearings
Determining the compass deviation using reciprocal bearings

Determining the compass deviation using reciprocal bearings:

The compass deviation can be determined by reciprocal bearings, if ashore does not exist leading lines and nor faraway objects. (more…)

Posted by SorinMStamate on 04/11/2016

Determining the compass deviation using a faraway object

Determining the compass deviation using a faraway object
Determining the compass deviation using a faraway object

Determining the compass deviation using a faraway object:

To determine compass deviation, we can use a single object, enough faraway, where we observe the compass bearings in the 8 (eight) courses. (more…)

Posted by SorinMStamate on 28/10/2016

Determining the compass deviation with leading lines

determining-the-compass-deviation-with-leading-lines
Determining the compass deviation with leading lines

Determining the compass deviation with leading lines:

If is known a good leading lines with the true bearing precisely known, and magnetic variation (declination) from nautical chart, is easy to found the compass deviation. (more…)

Posted by SorinMStamate on 13/10/2016

Leading line. Leading line sensibility

Leading line sensibility
Leading line sensibility

Leading line. Leading line sensibility.

The leading line sensibility: Is the property due to which, after the ship passed through the leading line (perpendicular), the 2 landmarks that make it up are staggered between them as soon as possible. (more…)