Terrestrial navigation 1Laajuus (3.5 cr)

Objective

Knowledge, understanding and proficiency:
- ability to determine the ship's position by use of landmarks, aids to navigation, including lighthouses, beacons and buoys, taking into account winds, current and estimated speed.
- ability use nautical chart and publications.

Content

Spherical coordinates, map projections used in navigation, nautical charts, chart marks, buoyancy system, chart working, compasses, communication and warnings, wind and current, logbook.

Evaluation

Students can
- use professional vocabulary systematically.
- look for information in the key information sources of the field.
- use the key models, methods, software and techniques of the professional field.