Title
Introduction To Electronic Chart Navigation: With An Annotated Ecdis Chart No. 1
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There Are Two Types Of Electronic Charts: Raster Navigational Charts (Rnc) And Electronic Navigational Charts (Enc). Rncs Are Exact Copies Of Paper Charts And Their Use Underway Comes Naturally To Navigators Accustomed To Paper Charts.Encs (Also Called Vector Charts), On The Other Hand, Include Much More Information Than An Rnc; They Allow Userselected Display Options That Enhance Safety And Efficiency; And They Are Easier To Keep Up To Date. But They Do Not Look Like Traditional Charts, And They Do Not Behave Like Traditional Charts. Navigation With Encs Is Fundamentally Different From Navigation With Paper Charts Or Rncs.This Book Is Intended To Explain The Content And Use Of Encs So That These Important Charts Of The Future Become As Familiar To Navigators As Their Paper Chart Forerunners. Chapter 1 Is An Overview Of Electronic Charting; Chapter 2 Covers The Distinctions Between Rnc And Enc; Chapter 3 Reviews Basic Navigation Practice Adapted To Electronic Charts; And Chapter 4 Presents A Complete Library Of All Electronic Chart Symbols, Which Differ In Many Respects From Their Paper Chart Counterparts.Electronic Charting Benefits All Mariners, Professional And Recreational, Large Vessels And Small, Power And Sail, Racing And Cruising. The Unique Information In This Book Should Help Mariners In Any Of These Categories Master The Use Of Encs To Enhance Their Safety And Performance Underway. There Are Many Virtues Of Vector Charts, But To Take Advantage Of These, A New Approach To Reading Charts Is Called For. This Book Explains And Illustrates The Process.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main focus of 'Introduction to Electronic Chart Navigation'? A: The book primarily focuses on electronic navigational charts (ENCs) and their advantages over raster navigational charts (RNCs), providing guidance on their use for safe and efficient navigation.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author of 'Introduction to Electronic Chart Navigation' is David Burch.
- Q: What types of electronic charts does the book discuss? A: The book discusses two types of electronic charts: raster navigational charts (RNCs), which are copies of paper charts, and electronic navigational charts (ENCs), which provide enhanced information and display options.
- Q: How many pages does this book have? A: The book contains 140 pages.
- Q: What is the binding type of this book? A: This book is available in paperback binding.
- Q: When was 'Introduction to Electronic Chart Navigation' published? A: The book was published on February 22, 2017.
- Q: What can readers expect to learn from this book? A: Readers can expect to learn about the distinctions between RNCs and ENCs, basic navigation practices adapted to electronic charts, and a comprehensive library of electronic chart symbols.
- Q: Is this book suitable for both professional and recreational mariners? A: Yes, this book is suitable for both professional and recreational mariners, as it addresses the needs of various vessel types and navigation experiences.
- Q: What is the item condition of the book? A: The item condition of the book is listed as 'Good'.
- Q: Does the book include illustrations or diagrams? A: Yes, the book includes illustrations and diagrams to explain and illustrate the process of using electronic navigational charts.