| Introduction
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Electronic Navigation
- Why Electronic Navigation
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Navigation Fundamentals
- Preparation
- The Form of the Earth
- Great Circles (GC)
- Geographical Position
- Latitude
- Longitude
- Datum
- Waypoints
- Distance and Speed
- Courses and Bearings
- Course Made Good (CMG)
- Compass Direction and Deviation
- Maps and Charts
- Charted Navigation Information
- Using Charts to Navigate
- Speed
- Navigating the Planned Route
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Global Positioning System (GPS)
- What Is GPS?
- Features
- Signal Processing
- Dilution of Precision (DOP)
- GPS Accuracy
- Selective Availability (SA)
- Ionosphere Propagation Error
- Datum Errors and Cartography References
- Chart Surveys
- Differential GPS (DGPS)
- Selecting a GPS Receiver
- Intended Application
- Power Consumption
- Multi-channel
- Display Capabilities
- GPS Sensors
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Navigation Techniques
- Waypoint and Route Navigation
- Waypoint and Route Selection
- Chart Plotter Waypoints
- Other Uses for Waypoints
- Keeping Track of Progress
- Alternate Approaches
- Plotting GPS Positions on Paper
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Other Uses for GPS
- Speed Curves
- Speed in River and Tidal Currents
- Sailboat Tacking
- Compass Heading
- Sail Trim
- Replacing Racing Instruments
- Tidal Waters and Leeway
- Leeway Due to Wind and Current
- Wind, Current and Tide Determination
- Use of Velocity Made Good Calculations
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GPS Installation Considerations
- Installation Hints
- Power Source Connection
- Electrical Grounding Considerations
- Antenna Installation
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Performance Evaluation (of GPS Receiver)
- Interference
- Tracking Down Interference Sources
- Special Note for DGPS Users
- Controls and Indicators
- Hand-held Models
- Disadvantages of Some Models
- Electronic Charts
- Operating Manuals
- Soft Keys
- True or Magnetic Heading
- Nautical, Statute Miles or Metric
- Personal Preferences
- Navigation Computers
- Precautions
- Autopilots
- Planning a Trip
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