Dutton's nautical navigation.
| Author/creator | Dutton, Benjamin |
| Other author | Cutler, Thomas J., 1947- |
| Other author | Dutton, Benjamin, 1883-1937. |
| Format | Book |
| Edition | 15th ed. / Thomas J. Cutler. |
| Publication Info | Annapolis, Md. : Naval Institute Press, ©2004. |
| Description | xii, 447 pages : illustrations (some color) ; 29 cm |
| Supplemental Content | Table of contents |
| Subjects |
| Contents | U.S. Naval Institute Navigation Board -- Introduction to navigation -- The navigational Earth -- Nautical charts -- Electronic charts -- Navigational publications -- Aids to navigation -- Compasses -- Navigational equipment -- Dead reckoning -- Tides -- Currents -- Piloting -- Current sailing -- Ship characteristics in piloting -- Basic radio navigation -- Hyperbolic navigation -- Global positioning system -- Inertial navigation -- Navigational astronomy -- Introduction to celestial navigation -- Identification of celestial bodies -- The sextant -- Time -- Ephemeral data -- Sight reduction -- Celestial lines of position -- The complete celestial solution -- Latitude and longitude observations -- Compass checks at sea -- The practice of celestial navigation -- The sailings -- Bathymetric navigation -- Doppler navigation -- Polar navigation -- Lifeboat navigation -- The practice of nautical navigation -- Appendix A. Abbreviations -- Appendix B. Symbols -- Appendix C. Compass adjustment -- Appendix D. Aids to navigation. |
| General note | Rev. ed. of: Dutton's navigation & piloting. 14th ed. 1985. |
| General note | Includes index. |
| LCCN | 2003011183 |
| ISBN | 155750248X (hardcover : alk. paper) |
Availability
| Library | Location | Call Number | Status | Item Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joyner | Reference Stacks | VK555 .D9597 2004 | ✔ Available |