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Tying it all together

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Electronic charting software enables sailors to integrate and expand on the capabilities of existing navigational equipment. The operation of global positioning systems, wind and depth instrumentation, radar, and autopilot systems are simplified through its use.

Author: Sehnal, Dan
Publisher: Primedia Enterprises, Inc.
Publication Name: Sail
Subject: Sports and fitness
ISSN: 0036-2700
Year: 1997
Usage, Software, Product information, Electronics industry, Navigation, Geographic information systems, Radar, Radar in navigation, Global Positioning System (Navigational aid)

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On-water test

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The new $745 Micrologic Millenium ML-250 GPS offers many features for the seafarer. It has satellite plotting for longitude and latitude location, 16,000 pre-stored US Coast Guard regional lights and buoys, and a 64-mile graph at any worldwide landfall.

Author: West, Gordon
Publisher: Primedia Enterprises, Inc.
Publication Name: Sail
Subject: Sports and fitness
ISSN: 0036-2700
Year: 1997
Product/Service Evaluation, Aids to air navigation, Micrologic Millenium (Navigational aid)

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Understanding the fine points of the fluxgate

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The fluxgate or electronic compass is a vital navigational aid. A properly installed and adjusted fluxgate compass gives accurate heading information for onboard systems.

Author: Duffy, Joseph L., Jr.
Publisher: Primedia Enterprises, Inc.
Publication Name: Sail
Subject: Sports and fitness
ISSN: 0036-2700
Year: 1995
Compasses (Navigation), Compass

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Subjects list: Evaluation, Navigation systems, Electronics in navigation, Aids to navigation, Navigation aids
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