•   Terrestrial Navigation B SF22O102-3001 02.10.2023-06.11.2023  1 credits  (SFK22D-Å) +-
    Competence objectives of the study unit
    The student
    • obtains knowledge of geodetics and chart projections.
    • has command of the standardised buoyage systems and of the theory of lines of position.
    • is able to project the earth’s coordinate system and its projection on even surfaces.
    • has thorough knowledge of and ability to use nautical charts and publications such as sailing directions, no-tices to mariners, radio navigational warnings and ships’ routeing information
    Prerequisites
    Terrestrial Navigation A
    Content of the study unit
    • Geodetics and navigational chart production
    • Geodetic datum
    • Different types of chart projections and their areas of usage
    • Different types of nautical charts and chart terms/electronical charts
    • Presentation of nautical charts, various methods
    • Interpreting the information taken from nautical charts and related publications
    • Managing nautical charts and related publications onboard vessels
    • The reliability of a nautical chart
    • Defining of the buoyage system and navigation aids to navigation (IALA) and their reliability
    • Theory of lines of position
    Name of lecturer(s)

    Emilia Lindroos

    Teaching language

    Swedish

    Timing

    02.10.2023 - 06.11.2023

    Enrollment date range

    15.06.2023 - 01.10.2023

    Group(s)
    • SFK22D-Å
    Responsible unit

    Faculty of Technology and Seafaring

    Teachers and responsibilities

    Emilia Lindroos

    Degree Programme(s)

    Degree Programme in Maritime Studies

    RDI share

    0.00 credits

    Share of online studies

    0.00 credits

    Assessment scale

    H-5