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What can change the polarity of the magnetic properties of a vessel?
What can change the polarity of the magnetic properties of a vessel?
What does encountering a white buoy marked with an orange rectangle indicate?
What does encountering a white buoy marked with an orange rectangle indicate?
With an anticyclone over Europe, what is the expected weather?
With an anticyclone over Europe, what is the expected weather?
What is the altitude measured with sextant corrected for dip and index error called?
What is the altitude measured with sextant corrected for dip and index error called?
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What would you expect of the relative humidity of a place throughout the 24 hours of the day?
What would you expect of the relative humidity of a place throughout the 24 hours of the day?
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What is the tendency of magnetic lines of induction to concentrate on material of high permeability?
What is the tendency of magnetic lines of induction to concentrate on material of high permeability?
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Where is the compass card attached in a gyrocompass?
Where is the compass card attached in a gyrocompass?
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If there are small cumulus clouds in the morning in summer, what kind of cloud never would you expect and is it reasonable to forecast later in that day?
If there are small cumulus clouds in the morning in summer, what kind of cloud never would you expect and is it reasonable to forecast later in that day?
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What would be the behavior of the wind above the level of the ridge to indicate the formation of mountain waves?
What would be the behavior of the wind above the level of the ridge to indicate the formation of mountain waves?
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If you are in the Southern Hemisphere as a general rule (Buy’s Ballot Law), how would you determine the center of high pressure?
If you are in the Southern Hemisphere as a general rule (Buy’s Ballot Law), how would you determine the center of high pressure?
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What is the tendency of magnetic lines of induction to concentrate on material of high permeability?
What is the tendency of magnetic lines of induction to concentrate on material of high permeability?
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What can change the polarity of the magnetic properties of a vessel?
What can change the polarity of the magnetic properties of a vessel?
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Where is the compass card attached in a gyrocompass?
Where is the compass card attached in a gyrocompass?
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Encountering a white buoy marked with an orange rectangle would indicate:
Encountering a white buoy marked with an orange rectangle would indicate:
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What is the speed of the wind in a Beaufort force 8?
What is the speed of the wind in a Beaufort force 8?
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With an anticyclone over Europe, what is the expected weather?
With an anticyclone over Europe, what is the expected weather?
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If there are small cumulus clouds in the morning in summer, what kind of cloud never would you expect and is it reasonable to forecast later in that day?
If there are small cumulus clouds in the morning in summer, what kind of cloud never would you expect and is it reasonable to forecast later in that day?
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What do you call the altitude measured with sextant corrected for dip and index error?
What do you call the altitude measured with sextant corrected for dip and index error?
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If you are in the Southern Hemisphere as a general rule (Buy’s Ballot Law), how would you determine the center of low pressure?
If you are in the Southern Hemisphere as a general rule (Buy’s Ballot Law), how would you determine the center of low pressure?
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What will you expect of the relative humidity of a place throughout the 24 hours of the day?
What will you expect of the relative humidity of a place throughout the 24 hours of the day?
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Study Notes
Magnetic Properties and Vessels
- The polarity of a vessel's magnetic properties can change due to nearby magnetic fields, alterations in the magnetic material, and movements of the vessel itself.
- The tendency of magnetic lines of induction concentrates around materials with high permeability, enhancing magnetic effects.
Navigation and Buoys
- A white buoy marked with an orange rectangle indicates a warning or hazard and may signify a specific area for caution, such as a naval exercise or underwater pipeline.
Weather Conditions
- An anticyclone over Europe typically brings clear skies, stable weather, and possibly warmer temperatures.
- The presence of small cumulus clouds in summer suggests fair weather but indicates that larger development into storm clouds is unlikely later in the day.
Measurement Techniques
- The altitude measured with a sextant, adjusted for dip and index error, is known as "corrected altitude" or "true altitude."
Atmospheric Conditions
- Relative humidity tends to be highest in early morning hours and falls throughout the day, reaching a lower point typically in the afternoon before rising again at night.
- In the Southern Hemisphere, according to Buy’s Ballot Law, the center of high pressure is generally located to the left of the observer when facing the wind.
Wind Patterns
- Above the level of a ridge, the wind behavior indicates mountain waves may form, characterized by oscillations and turbulence in the airflow around mountainous terrain.
Wind Speed Measurement
- A wind speed of Beaufort force 8 corresponds to gale conditions, with sustained wind speeds ranging from 34 to 40 knots (39 to 46 mph).
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Test your knowledge of maritime navigation with questions about magnetic properties of vessels and buoy markings. Learn about the factors that can change the polarity of a vessel's magnetic properties and understand the significance of encountering specific buoy markings.
