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What type of projection uses a series of tangent cones?
In which type of projection are points on the earth directly transferred to a plane?
In an azimuthal equidistant projection, what is constant along any radial line from the point of tangency?
Which projection uses special conical projections with heights infinity and zero?
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What is the network of latitude and longitude lines laid out in accordance with the principles of any projection called?
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For what purpose are sailing charts generally used?
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What type of projection is the Mercator projection?
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In maritime navigation, why is the Mercator projection commonly used?
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Which type of projection involves transferring points on Earth to a tangent cone?
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What kind of projection uses a cone that intersects the Earth at two small circles?
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Which projection is known for having the cylinder tangent along the equator?
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What type of projection is based on a sphere's surface being projected onto a plane from a point directly above or below the sphere?
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What is the primary purpose of Sailing Directions?
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Which publication provides data on radio aids to navigation services for mariners?
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What do Tide tables primarily provide information about?
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Which publication is designed primarily for marine navigation?
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What type of information does the World Port Index (Pub. 150) provide?
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What is the main purpose of the publication Sight Reduction Tables for Marine Navigation (Pub.No. 229)?
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