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