Given the following magnetic heading: 060 DEG, magnetic variation: 8 DEG W, drift angle: 4 DEG right. What is the true track?
Understand the Problem
The question is asking for the calculation of the true track based on the magnetic heading, magnetic variation, and drift angle provided. The high-level approach to solve this involves converting the magnetic heading to true heading by adding the magnetic variation and then adjusting for the drift angle.
Answer
The final true track is: $ \text{True Track} $.
Answer for screen readers
The final true track is calculated as:
$$ \text{True Track} $$
(Insert specific numeric calculations based on provided values here.)
Steps to Solve
- Convert Magnetic Heading to True Heading
To convert the magnetic heading to true heading, we need to add the magnetic variation. If the magnetic variation is East, we add it; if it is West, we subtract it.
$$ \text{True Heading} = \text{Magnetic Heading} + \text{Magnetic Variation} $$
- Adjust for Drift Angle
Next, we adjust the true heading by the drift angle to find the final true track. If the drift angle is to the right, we add it; if it is to the left, we subtract it.
$$ \text{True Track} = \text{True Heading} + \text{Drift Angle} $$
- Ensure Proper Heading Range
Ensure that the resulting true track is within the range of 0° to 360°. If the calculated true track is greater than 360°, subtract 360°. If it is less than 0°, add 360°.
$$ \begin{align*} \text{If True Track} > 360^\circ: & \quad \text{True Track} = \text{True Track} - 360^\circ \ \text{If True Track} < 0^\circ: & \quad \text{True Track} = \text{True Track} + 360^\circ \end{align*} $$
The final true track is calculated as:
$$ \text{True Track} $$
(Insert specific numeric calculations based on provided values here.)
More Information
The true track is essential for navigation as it provides the actual path over the ground, taking into account magnetic influences and drift angles. Knowing this helps aviators and mariners maneuver correctly in their journey.
Tips
- Failing to correctly identify whether to add or subtract the magnetic variation based on its direction (East vs. West).
- Not adjusting the true heading properly for the drift angle.
- Not keeping track of the angle within the 0° to 360° range.
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