How one can Learn a Nautical Chart, 2nd Version (Consists of ALL of Chart #1): A Full Information to Utilizing and Understanding Digital and Paper Charts

Authoritative, sensible, and hands-on info on studying and counting on digital and paper nautical charts

The traditional How one can Learn a Nautical Chart explains each side of digital and paper nautical charts: how a chart is assembled, tips on how to gauge the accuracy of chart knowledge, tips on how to learn charts created by different governments, tips on how to use info equivalent to scale, projection approach and datum that each chart accommodates; how to not get fooled or run aground by overzooming. Nigel Calder teaches you tips on how to squeeze each ounce of data out of a nautical chart (in your GPS, chartplotter, or nav station) and perceive the bounds of accuracy for all charts, paper and digital, raster and vector.

This much-awaited second version addresses the modifications on this planet of digital charting, built-in onboard navigation programs, in addition to radar overlays and AIS and their interfacing with charts. A brand new chapter on the Wiki Revolution explores the mechanisms permitting you to include user-generated content material into navigational merchandise and share this content material with others—harnessing a user-base by no means earlier than doable. Calder additionally explores how 3D-technology and real-time depth and climate info is creating interactive charting capacities which might be essentially altering how we navigate. Calder's distinctive, sensible insights will aid you to navigate safely for years to come back.