Celestial Navigation 1Laajuus (1 cr)
Code: MM14O111
Credits
1 op
Objective
The student understands the basics of celestial position deter-mination.
The student is provided with skills in using the sextant.
The student is provided with skills in calculating the height to various celestial bodies.
The student is provided with skills in calculating the hour angle and declination of celestial bodies.
Content
• The basics of celestial navigation
• The height method
• The system of co-ordinates
• The Nautical Almanac (NA) and height tables
• Sextant and corrections for heights
• Height calculations
• Time, time calculations
• Calculations in determining the local time angle and declination of celestial bodies
Qualifications
Terrestrial Navigation B, Mathematics 2
Enrollment
01.12.2022 - 26.03.2023
Timing
17.02.2023 - 22.04.2023
Number of ECTS credits allocated
1 op
Mode of delivery
Contact teaching
Unit
Faculty of Technology and Seafaring
Teaching languages
- English
Degree programmes
- Degree Programme in Maritime Management, Captain
Teachers
- Emilia Lindroos
Groups
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MMC21D-ÅMaritime Management, Captain, 2021, full-time studies
Objective
The student understands the basics of celestial position deter-mination.
The student is provided with skills in using the sextant.
The student is provided with skills in calculating the height to various celestial bodies.
The student is provided with skills in calculating the hour angle and declination of celestial bodies.
Content
• The basics of celestial navigation
• The height method
• The system of co-ordinates
• The Nautical Almanac (NA) and height tables
• Sextant and corrections for heights
• Height calculations
• Time, time calculations
• Calculations in determining the local time angle and declination of celestial bodies
Evaluation scale
H-5
Qualifications
Terrestrial Navigation B, Mathematics 2