'Compass bearings' presentation slideshows

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Plotting a Bearing onto your map

Plotting a Bearing onto your map. Why we plot bearings Where am I? Location by resectioning Where is the ____ I can see in the distance? Location by intersection Using straight line course legs. Location by Resectioning a.k.a Triangulation. A single bearing, sighted to a peak,

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The Piri Reis Map

The Piri Reis Map. Steven Dutch University of Wisconsin-Green Bay. The Piri Reis Map. A Portolan Chart. The Portolan Grid. Equator and 45N are quite accurate Map ends just below 45S Intermediate Roses Might Represent Tropics (23.5 N or S) or 1/8 of a Hemisphere (22.5 N or S).

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Underwater Navigation

Underwater Navigation. Contents. Why use a compass ? Cardinal Points / Compass Bearings. Divers Compass. Using the Bezel. Using Compass Bearings. Turning/Using Multiple Bearings. Contents. Reciprocal Bearings. Other Considerations. Examples. Why use a Compass?.

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Welcome to the United States Power Squadrons' Chart Smart Seminar

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CGC 1D Wusssuuuupppp with Maps??? An Intro to mapping skills

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COMPASS BEARINGS

COMPASS BEARINGS. North 0 o. ANGLE. A compass bearing is a direction. We measure bearings using degrees (360 o ) or mils (6400). Bearings are always measured clockwise from North (zero line). The magnetic declination for your area must be set

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