A navigator fixing a vessel's position by...

A navigator fixing a vessel's position by...

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A navigator fixing a vessel's position by radar __________.

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A navigator fixing a vessel's position by radar __________.

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🔍 Key Concepts

• Radar position fixing using bearings and ranges • Difference between single-object and multi-object fixes • Strengths and limitations of radar bearings vs. radar ranges

💭 Think About

• Think about whether a reliable fix normally depends on information from one object or more than one object. • Consider which is usually more accurate and stable on marine radar: the range to a target or the bearing to that target. • Ask yourself if there is any reason fixes would only be valid using targets in front of the beam, or beyond the radar horizon.

✅ Before You Answer

• Verify how many lines of position (LOPs) are typically needed for a solid fix in coastal navigation. • Check which radar measurement is generally considered more precise: bearing or range. • Confirm whether there is any standard practice that says you must only use targets in one sector (e.g., forward of the beam) for fixing.