Ocean SciencesEdward John Long |
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Page 76
... charts in a series can be used without the inconvenience of abrupt and random changes in scale . Conveniently , charts which cover large areas are called small - scale charts ; and those of small areas , large - scale . Obviously , the ...
... charts in a series can be used without the inconvenience of abrupt and random changes in scale . Conveniently , charts which cover large areas are called small - scale charts ; and those of small areas , large - scale . Obviously , the ...
Page 78
... Charts sometimes indicate those portions of the coast which will produce sharp radar returns , or if no suitable natural targets are available , radar reflectors may be installed . The navigator must reckon with the fact that the ocean ...
... Charts sometimes indicate those portions of the coast which will produce sharp radar returns , or if no suitable natural targets are available , radar reflectors may be installed . The navigator must reckon with the fact that the ocean ...
Page 82
... charts , any errors found , or any suggestions for im- provements . This customer - checking contributes greatly to the improvement of the charts published . Charts are available to the mariner in a wide variety to meet almost any need ...
... charts , any errors found , or any suggestions for im- provements . This customer - checking contributes greatly to the improvement of the charts published . Charts are available to the mariner in a wide variety to meet almost any need ...
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