
Electronic Navigation
Suggested pre-requisite: Basic Navigation
This course will allow the pleasure craft operator to navigate safely knowing the exact location at all times. Learn to navigate using GPS and paper charts as well as electronic charting devices. Your student study kit includes a CD containing a number of charts and a full scale simulator of a chart plotter to help you learn by doing. Learn with others in your on-line class to share experiences and knowledge.
Table of Contents
- The Challenge of Navigation
- The Global Positioning System
- The Electronic Chart
- Navigating With an Electronic Chart
- The Hardware Chartplotter
- Electronic Charting On a Computer
- Enhanced Chartplotters
- Equipment Selecton and Installation