•   Terrestrial Navigation A SF22O101-3001 14.11.2022-16.12.2022  1.5 credits  (SFK22D-Å) +-
    Competence objectives of the study unit
    The student
    • must have a command of basic terrestrial navigational theory.
    • is able to determine the vessel’s position with means of of landmarks, lighthouses, navigation marks and buoys.
    • is able to determine the vessel´s position by means of numerical values from electronic positioning devices.
    • is able to draw a route plan.
    Prerequisites
    Terrestrial Navigation and Collision Regulations
    Content of the study unit
    • Absolut and relative navigation principles
    • The earth’s system of coordinates, latitude and longi-tude/repetition
    • Definition of difference in Lat/Long and departure
    • Definition of rhumb line and the great circle
    • Nautical miles and knots
    • Definition of courses, bearings and relative bearings
    • Definition of different course systems.
    • Compass errors; course and bearing conversion/repetition
    • Tha basics of route planning
    • Reading and plotting positions in a chart/repetition
    • Chart work
    Name of lecturer(s)

    Tony Karlsson

    Teaching language

    Swedish

    Timing

    14.11.2022 - 16.12.2022

    Enrollment date range

    16.06.2022 - 13.11.2022

    Group(s)
    • SFK22D-Å
    Responsible unit

    Faculty of Technology and Seafaring

    Teachers and responsibilities

    Tony Karlsson

    Degree Programme(s)

    Degree Programme in Maritime Studies

    Campus

    Åbo, Hertig Johans parkgata 21

    Assessment scale

    H-5