prelim 2 Flashcards
(11 cards)
A reference tool that helps navigators locate the right charts based on chart numbers and geographic areas.
Chart index
Provide critical data on water level changes due to tides, essential for docking, anchoring, and safe navigation in shallow waters.
Tide Tables
A publication that contains details about lighthouses, buoys, and other navigation markers to assist mariners in identifying navigational aids at sea.
List of lights
Indicates the ratio between the distances on a chart and actual distances in the real world. A larger scale provides more detail for a smaller area.
scale
Specifies the geographic area covered by the chart, helping mariners quickly identify the correct chart for their route.
Chart title
Shows the version of the chart, ensuring mariners use the most updated and corrected version for accurate navigation.
Edition
Offer comprehensive guidance about coastal features, ports, harbors, and navigational hazards. These are essential for planning safe entries and exits in different maritime regions.
Sailing Ditections
Indicate whether specific charts are currently available for purchase or need updates.
Chart availability Tables
Assist mariners in using electronic signals, such as GPS, radio beacons, and satellite-based navigation systems, to determine their position.
Radio Navigational Aids
Comprehensive books or digital references that help mariners select the correct charts and publications for their voyages.
Chart Catalogues