9780282996581 - Problems in Navigation and Nautical Astronomy: Proposed in the Examinations for Rank of Lieutenant, Held at the Royal Naval College Between the Years ... and Hints ... (3 risultati)

PAP. Condizione: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Condizione: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Paperback. Condizione: New. Print on Demand. Prepare for voyages on the seas with this navigational guide, a volume that collects together centuries of accumulated knowledge on the art of marine navigation. The author gathers navigational wisdom from across time, including methods used from as early as the 16th century, to teach sailors how to make sense of their location using basic mathematics and astronomy. Opening with a thorough explanation of the tools, concepts, and formulas that underpin navigation, the author then carefully guides readers through a range of increasingly challenging problems. Guide your ship with confidence, no matter the conditions, when equipped with the expertise contained within this essential navigational reference. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.