BOOK REVIEW

ISBN 0403089948

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Table of Contents

Nathaniel Bowditch
Preface

TAB 1 - Fundamentals

Chapter 1 - Introduction to Marine Navigation
Chapter 2 - Geodesy and Datums in Navigation
Chapter 3 - Nautical Charts
Chapter 4 - Nautical Publications

TAB 2 - Piloting

Chapter 5 - Short Range Aids to Navigation
Chapter 6 - Magnetic Compass Adjustment
Chapter 7 - Dead Reckoning
Chapter 8 - Piloting
Chapter 9 - Tides and Tidal Currents

TAB 3 - Electronic Navigation

Chapter 10 - Radio Waves
Chapter 11 - Satellite Navigation
Chapter 12 - Hyperbolic Systems
Chapter 13 - Radar Navigation
Chapter 14 - ECDIS and the Integrated Bridge

TAB 4 - Celestial Navigation

Chapter 15 - Navigational Astronomy
Chapter 16 - Instruments for Celestial Navigation
Chapter 17 - Azimuths and Amplitudes
Chapter 18 - Time
Chapter 19 - The Almanacs
Chapter 20 - Sight Reduction

TAB 5 - Navigational Mathematics

Chapter 21 - Navigational Mathematics
Chapter 22 - Navigational Calculations
Chapter 23 - Navigational Errors
Chapter 24 - The Sailings

TAB 6 - Navigational Safety

Chapter 25 - The Navigation Process
Chapter 26 - Emergency Navigation
Chapter 27 - Navigation Regulations
Chapter 28 - Global Maritime Distress and Safety System
Chapter 29 - Position Reporting Systems
Chapter 30 - Hydrography and Hydrographic Reports

TAB 7 - Oceanography

Chapter 31 - The Oceans
Chapter 32 - Ocean Currents
Chapter 33 - Waves, Breakers and Surf
Chapter 34 - Ice in the Sea

TAB 8 - Marine Meteorology

Chapter 35 - Weather Elements
Chapter 36 - Tropical Cyclones
Chapter 37 - Weather Observations
Chapter 38 - Weather Routing

 

Navigation Tables

Explanation of Navigation Tables

Mathematical Tables

Table 1 - Logarithms of Numbers
Table 2 - Natural Trigonometric Functions
Table 3 - Logarithms of Trigonometric Functions
Table 4 - Traverse Tables

Cartographic Tables

Table 5 - Natural and Numerical Chart Scales
Table 6 - Meridional Parts
Table 7 - Length of a Degree of Latitude and Longitude

Piloting Tables

Table 8 - Conversion Table for Meters, Feet and Fathoms
Table 9 - Conversion Table for Nautical and Statute Miles
Table 10 - Speed Table for Measured Mile
Table 11 - Speed, Time, and Distance
Table 12 - Distance of the Horizon
Table 13 - Geographic Range
Table 14 - Dip of the Sea Short of the Horizon
Table 15 - Distance by Vertical Angle Measured Between Sea Horizon and                    Top of Object Beyond Sea Horizon
Table 16 - Distance by Vertical Angle Measured Between Waterline at Object                    and Top of Object
Table 17 - Distance by Vertical Angle Measured Between Waterline at Object                    and Sea Horizon Beyond Object
Table 18 - Distance of an Object by Two Bearings

Celestial Navigation Tables

Table 19 - Table of Offsets
Table 20 - Meridian Angle and Altitude of a Body on the Prime Vertical Circle
Table 21 - Latitude and Longitude Factors
Table 22 - Amplitudes
Table 23 - Correction of Amplitude as Observed on the Visible Horizon
Table 24 - Altitude Factors
Table 25 - Change of Altitude in Given Time Form Meridian Transit
Table 26 - Time Zones, Zone Descriptions and Suffixes
Table 27 - Altitude Correction for Air Temperature
Table 28 - Altitude Correction for Atmospheric Pressure

Meteorological Tables

Table 29 - Conversion Table for Thermometer Scales
Table 30 - Direction and Speed of True Wind in Units of Ship Speed
Table 31 - Correction of Barometer Reading for Height Above Sea Level
Table 32 - Correction of Barometer Reading for Gravity
Table 33 - Correction of Barometer Reading for Temperature
Table 34 - Conversion Table for Millibars, Inches, and Millimeters of Mercury
Table 35 - Relative Humidity
Table 36 - Dew Point

 

Glossaries

Glossary of Marine Navigation
Glossary of Abbreviations and Acronyms

 

Index

© 1999 by Mark T. Melchior  --   All Rights Reserved

Revised:  20 Dec 2007 16:28:42 -0500

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