Dutton's nautical navigation.

Author/creator Dutton, Benjamin
Other author Cutler, Thomas J., 1947-
Other author Dutton, Benjamin, 1883-1937.
Format Book
Edition15th ed. / Thomas J. Cutler.
Publication InfoAnnapolis, Md. : Naval Institute Press, ©2004.
Descriptionxii, 447 pages : illustrations (some color) ; 29 cm
Supplemental ContentTable 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 noteRev. ed. of: Dutton's navigation & piloting. 14th ed. 1985.
General noteIncludes index.
LCCN 2003011183
ISBN155750248X (hardcover : alk. paper)

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