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Summary of Module 13
The simplification of the GPS and celestial algorithms to the 2dimensional case is presented. But first, a few catch-up slides are
included to elaborate further on concepts explored in earlier modules.
The sub-module concludes with a brief introduction to hyperbolic
radio-navigation systems. (13A)
The basics of practical terrestrial and marine navigation will be
introduced via a combination of slides, charts, and photographs that
illustrate various important features. (13B)
The module includes a photo-documentary of the voyage of a
commercial freighter from Bremerhaven, Germany to Newark,
New Jersey in 1978, pre-GPS. (13C)
Students will continue presenting their final projects.
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The route
The ship started in Gdansk and traveled
through the Keil Canal to Bremerhaven,
where it stopped to take on cargo.
It went through the English Channel to
avoid hazardous waters.
In a winter crossing, it would have taken a
similar route, but much farther south in
order to avoid icebergs.
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Navigation
For open ocean, the ship seemed to navigate based on a
gyrocompass, autopilot, and wishful thinking.
o There was often no one on the bridge.
o GPS did not exist.
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Getting to Bremerhaven
Start at Cambridge, England
o Taxi to rail station
o Train to London
o Train to Harwich
o Ferry to Rotterdam
o Train to Bremen
o Train to Bremerhaven
o Taxi to container terminal
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Quay-side
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Taking-on containers
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Cross-traffic
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Cross-channel hovercraft
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Weather at sea
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Twilight haze
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More roll
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More fog
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View astern
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Rain squalls
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Staten Island
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New Jersey
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Bayonne Bridge
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Arrival at Newark
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Chart room
Radar display
Circular window
insert
Helm, including
compass and
binnacle,
gyrocompass,
steering control ,
throttle, and
presumably a speed
indicator
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Assignment 13-3
1. Identify what the round forward-facing
window on the bridge of the freighter is
and what it does.
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