Overview

Many problems in navigation which, because of the true shape of the Earth, seemed numerically and algebraically impractical, can now be resolved by computer. Nevertheless, traditional methods provide important back-up, for which geometry is invaluable. This book offers a treatment of the Earth as an ellipsoid of revolution, pictured as a sphere, as has served navigators for centuries and applies to surface navigation and also to the surfaces of planets. It also includes methods for fixing a position by astronomical observation, as well as from the tracking of the angular co-ordinates of an astronomical body.

Full Product Details

Author:   Roy Williams
Publisher:   Woodhead Publishing Ltd
Imprint:   Horwood Publishing Ltd
Dimensions:   Width: 16.90cm , Height: 1.00cm , Length: 24.20cm
Weight:   0.400kg
ISBN:  

9781898563464

ISBN 10:   1898563462
Pages:   140
Publication Date:   01 February 1998
Audience:   College/higher education ,  Professional and scholarly ,  Undergraduate ,  Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   Out of stock  
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Table of Contents

Geometrical representation of the earth; Navigable surfaces and chart projections; Navigating along Rhumb lines; Shortest paths on the surface of a sphere; Shortest paths on the surface of an ellipsoid; Paths between nearly antipodean points; Great ellipse on the surface of an ellipsoid; Navigating along the arc of a small ellipse; Surface position from astronomical observation; Surface position from satellite data; Appendices: Table of latitude parts (Meridian distance); Transformation between equations; References.

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Roy Williams… has met this challenge with considerable success in this well produced and clearly presented book. - Journal of Navigation

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Roy Williams, Master Mariner, Liverpool Docks, UK

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