5 Questions
What was the key contribution of radar to maritime navigation?
Detection of other vessels and obstacles in poor visibility conditions
Which technology allowed ships to determine their positions by triangulating their radio signals with known radio stations?
Radio Navigation
What does Loran stand for?
Long Range Navigation
During which decade did radar become a game-changer in maritime navigation?
1930s
What was the main purpose of the early 20th-century radio beacons and direction finders?
To allow ships to determine their positions
Test your knowledge of the evolution of electronic navigation for seagoing vessels with this quiz. Explore key milestones and technologies, from early 20th-century radio navigation to modern GPS systems, and learn how they have transformed the maritime industry.
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