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Astro-Navigation Solutions for the Future. Some questions we might like to consider today. Astro-Navigation Solutions for the Future – Questions I. Should the structure and content of the paper products be revised and, if so, how?
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Astro-Navigation Solutions for the Future Some questions we might like to consider today
Astro-Navigation Solutions for the Future – Questions I • Should the structure and content of the paper products be revised and, if so, how? • Should the Nautical Almanac be moved from UT1 to UTC minimizing input of corrections at the possible cost of more frequent updates? • Should the Almanacs include more specialist information for travel in Polar regions?
Astro-Navigation Solutions for the Future – Questions II • Development of platform independent applications for handheld devices – would they be welcome? • Should the products and services of the UKHO become more web-focussed? • Should ECDIS include additional software to allow cel.-nav. data to be added to the display more easily?
Astro-Navigation Solutions for the Future – Questions III • The future impact of Automated Celestial Navigation? • Should we move from paper to more digitally-focussed products? • What concerns do you have that we may have overlooked?