311 - Navigation Instruments
Course hours
- Theory: 60
- Lab: 0
- Field work: 0
- Total: 60
Description
This course consists of the theoretical and practical operation of electronic positioning systems and radio equipment. Topics covered in this course include:
- bridge equipment and systems
- obtaining accurate position fixing
- detection of misrepresented information
- magnetic, electromagnetic and gyro-compasses
- electromagnetic signal generation and transmission
- how to use modern electronic navigational aids, including their:
- limitations
- sources of error
- operating principles
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