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Chain
Selects the preferred chain. The Loran chains are groups of transmitting stations that use timed radio
pulse transmissions. In each of these chains there is a master station and two or more slave or secondary
stations. Stations belonging to a same chain transmit pulses in timing groups: a different time base
identifies each chain. The time base of each chain is the Group Repetition Interval or GRI. This GRI
identifies the chain in unique mode. For example the GRI = 4990 identifies the chain of Central Pacific
zone.
COG = Course Over Ground
Direction of the path over ground actually followed by a vessel.
Correction
To compute fix error in automatic mode, place cursor on ship's real position and then follow the
procedure (compute correction). It is also possible to compute the fix error in manual mode (correction
offset). Once you computed the error, you can turn the fix correction On or Off.
Course Vector
The Course Vector is a graphical indication of the direction in which the Vessel is heading. The Course
Vector origin is the vessel’s position so the time line movement is synchronized with the vessels Icon.
Course Vector course is given by the value of COG (Course Over Ground) and its length is propor-
tional to the SOG (Speed Over Ground).
CTS = Course To Steer
The optimum direction the boat should be steered in order to efficiently make headway back to the
courseline while also proceeding toward the destination Waypoint.
Cultural Features
Any man-made topographic feature as built-up area, buildings, roads, ....
Datum
The Latitude and Longitude lines printed on any map are based on certain models of the shape of the
earth: these models are called Datum or Coordinate Systems. There are many different Datum in use,
each one gives different Lat/Lon positions for an identical point on the surface of the earth.
Default
Indicates a value or a setting which is used if the user has not defined a particular value. You can modify
this value using the menu settings.
Depth Lines
Imaginary lines connecting points of equal water depth.
DGPS = Differential GPS
Provides even greater positioning accuracy than standard GPS.
Event
User Point that refers to the ship's position. It is simply a way of marking where the boat is.
File
Collection of information (of the same type) stored on a User C-CARD. Each file must have a unique
name, ideally one that describes its contents. Filenames are kept in a directory on each User C-CARD.
Goto
Sets a particular mark on the map, called Target or Destination.
GPS = Global Positioning System
It is a satellite based navigation system operated by the US Department of Defense. It gives the naviga-
tor a position 24 hours a day, 365 days a year under any weather conditions .
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