A line of position is __________.

A line of position is __________.

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A line of position is __________.

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A line of position is __________.

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🔍 Key Concepts

• Line of Position (LOP) definition in coastal navigation • Difference between a fix and a line of position • How observations (visual bearings, ranges, etc.) relate to possible vessel locations

💭 Think About

• Ask yourself: does a line of position show one exact point on the chart, or many possible points where the vessel could be? • Think about how you get a running fix: what role does each individual observation play before they intersect? • Which choices describe a single, exact position and which describe a set of possible positions?

✅ Before You Answer

• Identify which option describes one exact point versus a series of possible positions • Check whether a line of position must involve two charted objects, or if it can come from just one observation (like a bearing to a single mark) • Confirm which statement would still be true for any kind of LOP: visual bearing, range line, or radar range