Download or read book Text Book on Navigation And Nautical Astronomy Classic Reprint written by J. Gill and published by . This book was released on 2015-08-05 with total page 468 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Excerpt from d104-Book on Navigation, And, Nautical Astronomy This work is designed to meet the special requirements of officers of the Merchant Service, and to be a complete d104Book on Navigation, eta, for the general student. Candidates for Board of Trade Certificates will find in it all that is needed to cope with the new regulations for the Examinations of Mates and Masters, from the lowest to the highest grades, as regards both practice and principles. The new features in this edition are - (1) Rearrangement, by which the proofs of the various problems are inserted at the beginning of the separate chapter instead of being collected in one chapter at the end of the book. This gives the student a better chance of comprehending each problem. (2) All the astronomical examples are fresh, the necessary rules are given for working them, and, where possible, an example is worked direct from the figure, without using special formula; this will be found of great assistance to those contemplating going in for the "extra" examination. (3) The necessary elements from the Nautical Almanac are embodied in the book in the form found in the N.A., and so will afford as good practice in extracting the data as the possession of the Almanac itself. (4) The chapters on Triqonometry have been entirely rewritten, and the student is shown how to construct both Plane and Spherical Triangles to scale. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.
Download or read book Textbook on Spherical Astronomy written by W. M. Smart and published by Cambridge University Press. This book was released on 1977-07-07 with total page 452 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This new revision of a standard work gives a general but comprehensive introduction to positional astronomy. Useful for researchers as well as undergraduates.
Download or read book Navigation and Nautical Astronomy written by Frank Cole Stebbing and published by . This book was released on 1896 with total page 348 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book A Treatise on Navigation and Nautical Astronomy Classic Reprint written by William Robert Martin and published by Forgotten Books. This book was released on 2017-07-20 with total page 472 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Excerpt from A Treatise on Navigation and Nautical Astronomy IN compiling the following Treatise on Navigation and Nautical Astronomy, which the Lords Commissioners of the Admiralty have honoured by accepting as the text-book for use in the Royal Navy, I have endeavoured to combine in one volume information which should be alike useful to beginners and to practical navi gators. The problems dealt with are chiefly those of everyday practice at sea, adapted to the requirements of modern naviga tion, the introduction of swifter vessels rendering it absolutely necessary for the skilful navigator to have at his command every means of determining a ship's position by day and by night. Preceding the practical illustrations of each problem I have placed the theory, which is dealt with in such a way as to be intelligible to those conversant with only Plane and Spherical Trigonometry, without a sound knowledge of which it is im possible to understand the art of Navigation. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.
Download or read book A Treatise on Navigation and Nautical Astronomy written by and published by . This book was released on 1888 with total page 398 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Astronomy for Astro Navigaton written by Jack Case and published by CreateSpace. This book was released on 2015-03-31 with total page 178 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An ideal introduction to astronomy and astro navigation. 178 letter size pages packed with full colour illustrations, detailed diagrams and clear explanations. This book focuses on those aspects of astronomy that are essential for a complete understanding of astro navigation - a must for sailors, navigators, nautical colleges and navigation tutors. Teachers and students of many other subjects including geography and mathematics will also find this book interesting, entertaining and very informative. The only book of its kind! The final book of the 'Astro Navigation Demystified' trilogy, Author's preface: Astronomy is a vast and complex subject and when I was taught astro navigation, I often wished my tutor would 'cut to the chase' and focus on only those aspects of astronomy that were relevant. When I taught navigation myself, I searched high and low for an astronomy book that would allow me to pick out just those topics that I needed to teach my students but I was never able to find one. For many years, I meant to write such a book myself to help other astro navigation tutors and students and now, at last, I have found time to do so.
Download or read book Textbook on Navigation and Nautical Astronomy written by J. Gill and published by . This book was released on 1900 with total page 399 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Celestial Navigation written by David Burch and published by . This book was released on 2016-03-04 with total page 296 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book has been used for 30 years, updated periodically as needed. More than 20,000 students have successfully learned ocean navigation from these materials and gone on to cross oceans or circumnavigate the globe. This book covers how to find position at sea from timed sextant sights of the sun, moon, stars, and planets plus other routine and special procedures of safe, efficient offshore navigation. No previous navigation experience is required. The only math involved is arithmetic (adding and subtracting angles and times). This is a practical, how-to-do-it book, which also includes clear explanations of how it works and how to do it well. Plus this book includes other crucial factors of ocean navigation besides just finding out where you are from the stars, such as logbook procedures, dead reckoning, error analysis, route planning, and more. At the end of this book, you will be ready for ocean navigation. The book includes: text, practice problems, tables selections, detailed glossary, and full solutions. Printable work forms, plotting sheets, and other resources are available at no charge from www.starpath.com/celnavbook. Preface to the Second Edition: We are pleased to say that after ten more years of using this text we do not find reason to change the basic approach and methods of the teaching. We still use most of the same examples, which are now quite old, but that is the beauty of celestial navigation. It has not changed, so we do not benefit in any way from making all new examples, which would bring with them more chance of error in a book of many numbers. We have, however, notably improved and expanded the book. Each section has been updated and reformatted for a clearer presentation, often in response to student questions over the years. New graphics have been added and older ones all updated. There is much new content in the text, especially in the In-Depth chapter, including more detailed discussion of the sailings and more background on the principles. New sections were added on general ocean navigation and optimizing the fixes. We have also updated the electronic navigation section, as most ocean navigators will also be using other tools besides celestial.
Download or read book The American Practical Navigator written by Nathaniel Bowditch and published by Forgotten Books. This book was released on 2017-11-19 with total page 694 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Excerpt from The American Practical Navigator: Being an Epitome of Navigation and Nautical Astronomy Various other Observations have been introduced which facilitate the Navigator's duty under )articular circumstances, and the object in all has been to prepare a work suitable in all respects 18 a text-book for Mates and junior Officers, as well as a Practical Navigator. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.
Download or read book Text book on Navigation and Nautical Astronomy written by James Gill and published by . This book was released on 1904 with total page 482 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Celestial Navigation for Yachtsmen written by Mary Blewitt and published by A&C Black. This book was released on 2013-09-21 with total page 104 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The 12th edition of this bestselling book is proof of the success of Mary Blewitt's concise and clear style in explaining a particularly difficult skill, and it has been the bible for many generations of ocean navigators. Since this book was first published, the huge advances in electronic navigation have transported most offshore navigators to a world of press-button convenience. However, there is still a vital need for traditional skills when things go wrong: batteries can fail, aerials go overboard, and electronics have been known to get wet. A bestseller for over 50 years, Celestial Navigation for Yachtsmen is a model of simplicity and clarity. The worked examples require only straightforward addition and subtraction, which explains why this book has truly earned its reputation for admirable conciseness and for making a tricky subject easy to understand. 'The "bible" of navigation for generations of yachtsmen... worth its weight in gold' Sailing
Download or read book American Practical Navigator An Epitome of Navigation and Nautical Astronomy written by Nathaniel Bowditch and published by Sagwan Press. This book was released on 2018-02-08 with total page 834 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work. This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
Download or read book Textbook on Navigation and Nautical Astronomy written by James Gill and published by . This book was released on 1924 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Celestial Navigation in the GPS Age written by John Karl and published by Paradise Cay Publications. This book was released on 2007 with total page 292 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Many books on celestial navigation take shortcuts in explaining concepts; incorrect diagrams and discussion are often used for the sake of moving the student along quickly. This book tells the true story-and the whole story. It conveys celestial navigation concepts clearly and in the shortest possible time.It's tailored for navigation in the GPS age-a time of computers, calculators, and web resources. Although it covers all of the traditional methods of 'working a sight, ' the primary thrust is using the (under $10) scientific calculator. By using equations that you key into your calculator, this book guides you toward a better understanding of the concepts of celestial navigation.You will learn novel ways to plot lines of position, ways to check your sextant accurately by star sights, and how to tell what time it is from a moon sight. The many appendices are a treasure of references and explanations of abstract ideas. Celestial Navigation is a crucial skill for the offshore navigator to know, this book provides the shortest path to that knowledge.
Download or read book Emergency Navigation written by David F. Burch and published by International Marine/Ragged Mountain Press. This book was released on 1989-11 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Emergency Navigation is far more generally applicable than the title indicates. It is, first and foremost, a detailed account of how to find your position anywhere in the world's oceans after your electronics fail and you lose your sextant, watch, and almanac, but that's really only the beginning. The book is chock-full of good sound navigational techniques and principles that will serve you well regardless of where and under what conditions you are sailing. Hopefully you will never be confronted by the need for emergency navigation, but even the most pleasurable sailing afternoon can be enlivened by a knowledge of the skills and methods taught in this book. Each chapter presumes a fundamental understanding of navigational principles, then deepens and expands that understanding to embrace little-known techniques and makeshfit instruments. Beginning with the assumption that preparing for a navigational emergency is good seamanship, Burch presents detailed discussions on finding time and place at sea; determining direction; steering by wind and swells; steering by the stars; steering by the sun; and steering by other objects in the sky. You will also find chapters on steering under conditions of reduced visibility; piloting in currents; dead reckoning; latitude and longitude; and no-instrument coastal piloting. A final summary tells you what to do in any situation with what you have available at the time. David Burch writes lucidly, and the text is well supported by 127 detailed illustrations. This book offers excellent insights into sound seamanship that will serve you well in all your sailing activities. "A standout in the otherwise faceless navigation texts that passthrough our offices. Anyone venturing offshore should read this book thoroughly."--"Yachting Magazine "Opens the way to pleasurable understanding in a definitive work of instant appeal to seamen of all levels of experience. Full insights into nautical astronomy rarely seen in standard works. . . . Full of sound seamanship for coastal and open water mariners alike."--"The Navigation Foundation "Gives one a deeper understanding of the basic principles of navigation . . . a great store of knowledge which may serve you well in an emergency but will also give much pleasure off watch whilst improving your seamanship in the process."--"British Cruising Association Bulletin "Thorough and authoritative. . . . chapters on steering by the stars, sun, and moon stir the imagination and make one want to be a thousand miles from land . . . Gives us a better understanding of the signposts above the horizon than we might gain from a lifetime of random gazing."--"Sea Kayaker Magazine "Far more than an essay on the principles and practice of emergency navigation, it is a particularly well-written account of the principles of navigation in general and as such cannot fail to bring fresh insights to all of us. Every section and paragraph is permeated with sound practical seamanship . . . Apart from its other virtues, this alone makes it worthwhile."--from the foreword by David Lewis (author of "We, the Navigators and "Ice Bird) "Clearly written in a readable fashion . . . the work is so well thought out and covers so many possibilities that both a beginner and the most experienced navigator will find something of value in its pages. Worth every penny of its cost."--"The Burgee Magazine
Download or read book Successful Celestial Navigation with H O 229 written by G. D. Dunlap and published by . This book was released on 1977 with total page 152 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
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