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Navigation Quiz

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Which term refers to the position obtained by applying only your vessel's course and speed to a known position?

  • Estimated position
  • Assumed position
  • Projected position
  • Applied position (correct)
  • What is the term for the process of calculating the vessel's position using only its course and speed?

  • Dead-reckoning (correct)
  • Probable position
  • Fix
  • Applied position
  • What is the term for the position obtained by applying only the vessel's course and speed, without considering other factors?

  • Assumed position (correct)
  • Estimated position
  • Applied position
  • Projected position
  • Which term refers to the position obtained by applying only your vessel's course and speed to a known position?

    <p>Dead-reckoning</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Where can the data relating to the direction and velocity of rotary tidal currents be found?

    <p>Tidal Current Tables</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the dividing meridian between zone descriptions +4 and +5?

    <p>67° 30’ W</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What do you call the altitude after applying the Dip and index error?

    <p>Apparent altitude</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should the new helmsman know when relieving the helm?

    <p>Maximum rudder angle previously used</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Dead Reckoning

    • Dead reckoning refers to the position obtained by applying only the vessel's course and speed to a known position.
    • Dead reckoning is the process of calculating the vessel's position using only its course and speed.

    Tidal Currents

    • Data relating to the direction and velocity of rotary tidal currents can be found in tidal current tables.

    Time Zones

    • The 60°W meridian is the dividing meridian between zone descriptions +4 and +5.

    Altitude

    • After applying the Dip and index error, the altitude is called the "observed altitude".

    Helmsman

    • When relieving the helm, the new helmsman should know the vessel's current speed and direction.

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    Test your knowledge on navigation with this quiz! Find out what the position obtained by applying only your vessel's course and speed to a known position is called. Choose between options like applied position, dead reckoning, fix, and probable position.

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