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RYA VHF Handbook - The RYA'S Complete Guide to SRC (Paperback): Melanie Bartlett RYA VHF Handbook - The RYA'S Complete Guide to SRC (Paperback)
Melanie Bartlett
R546 Discovery Miles 5 460 Ships in 9 - 17 working days
RYA Yachtmaster Handbook (Paperback): James Stevens RYA Yachtmaster Handbook (Paperback)
James Stevens
R642 Discovery Miles 6 420 Ships in 9 - 17 working days
Radionavigation Systems (Hardcover): Borje Forssell Radionavigation Systems (Hardcover)
Borje Forssell
R2,419 Discovery Miles 24 190 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

Over that past decade, the growth of GPS and other navigation systems has been staggering. More and more electrical engineers are migrating towards work in this field and require knowledge of important GNSS (global navigation satellite system) principles. That's why Artech House decided the time was right to put this classic Prentice Hall title back into print. Although technology has progressed at a remarkable pace in the decade and a half since its publication, the principles of navigation systems described in this book are immutable.In fact, the book presents the engineering basics so well that practicing engineers and students have been scouring the Internet looking for used copies. Finally, this essential resource will be readily available, providing authoritative guidance on everything from the fundamentals of terrestrial navigation, error calculations, and direction finding...to satellite orbits and geometry, satellite navigation principles, and spread spectrum. Moreover, the book provides concise descriptions of key navigation systems developed decades ago that are still widely in use - information that is extremely hard to find.

Target Detection by Marine Radar (Hardcover, Illustrated Ed): John N. Briggs Target Detection by Marine Radar (Hardcover, Illustrated Ed)
John N. Briggs
R3,741 Discovery Miles 37 410 Ships in 12 - 19 working days

Radar is a legal necessity for the safe navigation of merchant ships, and within vessel traffic services is indispensable to the operation of major ports and harbours. Target Detection by Marine Radar concentrates solely on civil marine operations and explains how marine surveillance radars detect their targets. The book is fully illustrated and contains worked examples to help the reader understand the principles underlying radar operation and to quantify the importance of factors such as the technical features of specific equipment, the weather, target reflection properties, and the ability of the operator. The precision with which targets are positioned on the radar screen and with which their progress is tracked or predicted depends on how definitely they have been detected, therefore a whole chapter has been devoted to the issue of accuracy. The various international regulations governing marine radar are examined, a brief historical background is given to modern day practice and the book doses with a discussion of the ways in which marine radar may develop to meet future challenges.

RYA Astro Navigation Handbook (Paperback): Melanie Bartlett RYA Astro Navigation Handbook (Paperback)
Melanie Bartlett
R441 Discovery Miles 4 410 Ships in 9 - 17 working days
China Satellite Navigation Conference (CSNC) 2012 Proceedings (Hardcover, 2012 ed.): Jiadong Sun, Jingnan Liu, Yuanxi Yang,... China Satellite Navigation Conference (CSNC) 2012 Proceedings (Hardcover, 2012 ed.)
Jiadong Sun, Jingnan Liu, Yuanxi Yang, Shiwei Fan
R5,730 Discovery Miles 57 300 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

"Proceedings of the 3rd China Satellite Navigation Conference (CSNC2012)" presents selected research papers from CSNC2012, held on 15-19 May in Guanzhou, China. These papers discuss the technologies and applications of the Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS), and the latest progress made in the China BeiDou system especially. They are divided into 9 topics to match the corresponding sessions in CSNC2012, which broadly covered key topics in GNSS. Readers can learn about the BeiDou system and keep abreast of the latest advances in GNSS techniques and applications. SUN Jiadong is the Chief Designer of the Compass/BeiDou system, and the Academician of Chinese Academy of Sciences; LIU Jingnan is a professor at Wuhan University, and the Academician of Chinese Academy of Engineering; YANG Yuanxi is a professor at China National Administration of GNSS and Applications, and the Academician of Chinese Academy of Sciences; FAN Shiwei is a researcher on satellite navigation.

Navigational Enterprises in Europe and its Empires, 1730-1850 (Hardcover, 1st ed. 2016): Rebekah Higgitt, Richard Dunn, Peter... Navigational Enterprises in Europe and its Empires, 1730-1850 (Hardcover, 1st ed. 2016)
Rebekah Higgitt, Richard Dunn, Peter Jones
R3,855 Discovery Miles 38 550 Ships in 12 - 19 working days

This book explores the development of navigation in the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries. It examines the role of men of science, seamen and practitioners across Europe, and the realities of navigational practice, showing that old and new methods were complementary not exclusive, their use dependent on many competing factors.

Illustrated Navigation - Traditional, Electronic & Celestial Navigation (Paperback, 3rd edition): Ivar Dedekam Illustrated Navigation - Traditional, Electronic & Celestial Navigation (Paperback, 3rd edition)
Ivar Dedekam
R478 R432 Discovery Miles 4 320 Save R46 (10%) Ships in 9 - 17 working days

Today, yachts are often equipped with radar, GPS, chart plotters, AIS, etc. This equipment has also become much more reliable, making it possible to make long offshore passages without a great knowledge of navigation. However, such equipment can be set up wrongly, interpreted incorrectly, malfunction or lose power. In these circumstances, knowledge of traditional navigation can become extremely important. This book will teach you how to navigate in the traditional way using compass, log and plotter; and also how to navigate using electronic aids like GPS, radar and chart plotter. In addition, you will learn some basic celestial navigation using the sun and stars to obtain your position using sextant, almanacs, tables and a watch. Each method of navigation is explained alongside detailed illustrations and examples, combining to make a straightforward and easy-to-follow guide. Due to the design of the book, we have had to restrict the layout of the ebook to PDF style which may result in giving you a more restricted reading experience. For this reason, we would not recommend viewing it on very small screens.

Long Term Almanac 2000-2050 for the Sun and Selected Stars (Hardcover, Hardcover): Geoffrey Kolbe Long Term Almanac 2000-2050 for the Sun and Selected Stars (Hardcover, Hardcover)
Geoffrey Kolbe
R937 R804 Discovery Miles 8 040 Save R133 (14%) Ships in 10 - 15 working days

Nautical almanac data for the sun and selected stars valid until 2050, plus easy to use, concise sight reduction and altitude correction tables. Plus work forms to make the process even easier. A concise one-book solution for celestial navigation. It takes a few extra steps to get GHA and dec with the Long Term Almanac, since it does it without the usual 10 pounds of reference books, but with practice it takes just a few minutes longer than normal almanac look up.

All the information you need for:

Finding your position from timed sextant sights
Checking your compass by celestial bearings
Computing great circle routes to your destination

China Satellite Navigation Conference (CSNC) 2012 Proceedings (Hardcover, 2012 ed.): Jiadong Sun, Jingnan Liu, Yuanxi Yang,... China Satellite Navigation Conference (CSNC) 2012 Proceedings (Hardcover, 2012 ed.)
Jiadong Sun, Jingnan Liu, Yuanxi Yang, Shiwei Fan
R5,704 Discovery Miles 57 040 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

"Proceedings of the 3rd China Satellite Navigation Conference (CSNC2012)" presents selected research papers from CSNC2012, held on 15-19 May in Guanzhou, China. These papers discuss the technologies and applications of the Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS), and the latest progress made in the China BeiDou system especially. They are divided into 9 topics to match the corresponding sessions in CSNC2012, which broadly covered key topics in GNSS. Readers can learn about the BeiDou system and keep abreast of the latest advances in GNSS techniques and applications.

SUN Jiadong is the Chief Designer of the Compass/BeiDou system, and the Academician of Chinese Academy of Sciences; LIU Jingnan is a professor at Wuhan University, and the Academician of Chinese Academy of Engineering; YANG Yuanxi is a professor at China National Administration of GNSS and Applications, and the Academician of Chinese Academy of Sciences; FAN Shiwei is a researcher on satellite navigation.

Mastering Navigation at Sea - De-Mystifying Navigation for the Cruising Skipper (Paperback): Paul Boissier Mastering Navigation at Sea - De-Mystifying Navigation for the Cruising Skipper (Paperback)
Paul Boissier
R558 R505 Discovery Miles 5 050 Save R53 (9%) Ships in 9 - 17 working days

A lot of people are drawn to the sea, and for good reason - it's the world's last wild and largely unspoilt wilderness. But to properly enjoy the sea, and to do so safely, you must have the skills, knowledge and confidence to plan thoroughly and stay one step ahead of the game. This book is thoughtfully written to help yachtsmen do just that. It's not another navigation textbook; it's written by a mariner for other mariners. It's well-informed, easy to read and honest about the author's triumphs and disasters over a lifetime's navigating. He has a unique perspective having navigated in many parts of the world from high up on the bridge of a warship, close to the water in a cruising yacht and at depth in a submarine. After his navy career he was Chief Executive of the Royal National Lifeboat Institution (RNLI), often dealing with the consequences of poor navigation. The author brings the subject to life in a book that is designed to help yachtsmen refresh their knowledge of, and their enthusiasm for, the timeless skills of navigation. It is packed with hundreds of illustrations - colour photographs, charts, diagrams and tables - making the text easy to understand. The book is part of Fernhurst Books' Skipper's Library series of practical books for the cruising sailor.

Celestial Navigation (Paperback, 3 Ed): Tom Cunliffe Celestial Navigation (Paperback, 3 Ed)
Tom Cunliffe
R362 R327 Discovery Miles 3 270 Save R35 (10%) Ships in 9 - 17 working days

Guiding a craft using one of the oldest of the mariner's arts-celestial navigation As romantic--sounding as sailing to Tahiti did centuries ago, using the sun, moon, planets, and stars to guide one's boat on the seas is enjoying a comeback. For those who do not wish to be caught short when modern technology fails on board, knowing how to chart a path with the aid of a sextant is an essential navigating skill. In Celestial Navigation , veteran yachtsman, Tom Cunliffe, reveals how any boat owner can master this seafaring technique, without complex mathematics, using his simplified approach. Readers begin with a sound foundation of basic concepts and definitions, before moving on to the hardware-the sextant and how to use it. Within a few pages, you'll be working out your latitude from a noon sight, and learning how to plot a position from observing the sun, planets, moon or stars-or wherever you may be on the world's oceans.Helps readers prepare for the RYA Yachtsmaster Ocean Exam, which includes celestial navigation as a requirement Includes clear diagrams and worked examples to help guide the novice navigator New edition has downloadable material, a new chapter on electronic navigation as well as the bonus feature of online video demonstrations Whether setting out to sea on a short or long journey, Celestial Navigation is an essential guide to using the sun, moon, planets, and stars as your guideposts home.

Satellite Navigation Systems - Policy, Commercial and Technical Interaction (Hardcover, 2004 ed.): Michael J. Rycroft Satellite Navigation Systems - Policy, Commercial and Technical Interaction (Hardcover, 2004 ed.)
Michael J. Rycroft
R5,614 Discovery Miles 56 140 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

T. Ito, International Space University, Strasbourg Central Campus, 1 Rue Jean Dominique Cassini, Parc d'Innovation, 67400 lllkirch-Graffenstaden, France e-mail: ito@isu. isunet. edu M. J. Rycroft, CAESAR Consultancy, 35 Millington Road, Cambridge CB3 9HW, UK e-mail: Michael. J. Rycroft (R)ukgateway. net As Symposium Committee Chair for the 2003 International Space University (ISU) Symposium, and Editor of this Proceedings volume, respectively, we write this introduction. The success of previous ISU symposia suggests that the ISU has developed a unique and winning formula for a novel type of symposium. The characteristics of ISU symposia are that they: * Adopt a broad, and interdisciplinary, perspective * Address all aspects of the subject, ranging from policy, business, organisational, and legal issues to technical and scientific topics * Foster a constructive dialogue among very different sectors of the space community, and * Allow ample time for interactive discussions. The present Symposium is no exception. It considers the very timely topic of space-based systems for global positioning and navigation, ranging from the GPS system developed by the US military to the Russian GLONASS system, and on to the future European Galileo system. Other nations are planning regional augmentation systems.

Introduction to Nautical Science (Hardcover, New): Carl Chase Introduction to Nautical Science (Hardcover, New)
Carl Chase
R1,082 R965 Discovery Miles 9 650 Save R117 (11%) Ships in 10 - 15 working days

Here are the basics: the physics of sailing, the theory of sail, ship handling under sail and power, the diesel engine, electrics and electronic. Here is an introduction to navigation piloting, celestial, and electronic, the Nautical Almanac, the sextant, plotting, and a marvelous section called "Ten Easy Steps to Success with the Sun." This is an easy-to-understand, readable guide to what is needed to go to sea with confidence."

Imray Norie's Nautical Tables 2022 (Hardcover, New edition): Imray Imray Norie's Nautical Tables 2022 (Hardcover, New edition)
Imray; Edited by François Hugo
R1,088 R999 Discovery Miles 9 990 Save R89 (8%) Ships in 9 - 17 working days

Since J W Norie published the first edition of his Complete Set of Nautical Tables and Epitome of Practical Navigation in 1803, many changes to the tables have been necessary in both content and presentation. New tables have been included, obsolete ones deleted to conform with changing techniques of navigation, with the aim of improving the accuracy of the calculated position and reducing the tedium of the calculation. Since the commissioning of the Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS), its proven accuracy and reliability in all weather conditions have resulted in confidence and almost unquestioning dependence on its ability to provide a vessel’s position, course and speed. Its use is widespread but the marine environment is a hostile one and failure of electronic equipment or of the system itself is a possibility. No prudent seafarer would proceed on an ocean passage without a reliable navigational back-up. The Explanation is in the form of a detailed step-by-step description, by means of worked examples, of the different methods of performing navigational calculations using a scientific calculator and/or the tables. A number of esteemed editors have worked on Nories’ Nautical Tables over the years and this edition includes new contributions from François Hugo. This edition now presents formulae in an appropriate format for direct entry to a scientific calculator. Because the possibility of navigation without even an appropriate calculator exists, the logarithms have been retained. • All the tables required for coastal and deep sea navigation are included • A simple uniform method of interpolation for all the trigonometrical tables is used • Certain tables and data are also included which are not readily available on board ship or are only used in the examination room.

Flight Management Systems - The Evolution of Avionics and Navigation Technology (Hardcover, Annotated Ed): Samuel B. Fishbein Flight Management Systems - The Evolution of Avionics and Navigation Technology (Hardcover, Annotated Ed)
Samuel B. Fishbein
R2,792 Discovery Miles 27 920 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

This work describes the historical evolution of a critical aspect of aerospace technology—avionics and navigation systems. This history is important to understanding current and future issues associated with aeronautics, space-flight development, and flight management, because avionics is crucial to commerical air traffic control and space flight. Samuel Fishbein provides a historical overview of aviation electronics and instrumentation, the evolution of automated systems and their integration, and the role of the pilot in this environment. In addition, he reviews the major elements comprising the flight management system and the evolution and operation of these instruments, discussing why the instrument panel is configured the way it is, and how ground and space-based components of the systems have influenced the design of airplane components.

Logbook for Cruising Under Sail (Paperback, 2 Rev Ed): John Mellor Logbook for Cruising Under Sail (Paperback, 2 Rev Ed)
John Mellor
R316 R292 Discovery Miles 2 920 Save R24 (8%) Ships in 12 - 19 working days

This is a modern sailor's logbook. Fun to use and designed to last a full season. Allows space for electronic navigation information and for narrative. It also doubles as a visitors' book.

Navigational Systems and Simulators - Marine Navigation and Safety of Sea Transportation (Paperback): Adam Weintrit Navigational Systems and Simulators - Marine Navigation and Safety of Sea Transportation (Paperback)
Adam Weintrit
R3,113 Discovery Miles 31 130 Ships in 12 - 19 working days

The TransNav 2011 Symposium held at the Gdynia Maritime University, Poland in June 2011 has brought together a wide range of participants from all over the world. The program has offered a variety of contributions, allowing to look at many aspects of the navigational safety from various different points of view. Topics presented and discussed at the Symposium were: navigation, safety at sea, sea transportation, education of navigators and simulator-based training, sea traffic engineering, ship's manoeuvrability, integrated systems, electronic charts systems, satellite, radio-navigation and anti-collision systems and many others. This book is part of a series of six volumes and provides an overview of Navigational Systems and Simulators and is addressed to scientists and professionals involved in research and development of navigation, safety of navigation and sea transportation.

Methods and  Algorithms in Navigation - Marine Navigation and Safety of Sea Transportation (Paperback): Adam Weintrit, Tomasz... Methods and Algorithms in Navigation - Marine Navigation and Safety of Sea Transportation (Paperback)
Adam Weintrit, Tomasz Neumann
R3,114 Discovery Miles 31 140 Ships in 12 - 19 working days

The TransNav 2011 Symposium held at the Gdynia Maritime University, Poland in June 2011 has brought together a wide range of participants from all over the world. The program has offered a variety of contributions, allowing to look at many aspects of the navigational safety from various different points of view. Topics presented and discussed at the Symposium were: navigation, safety at sea, sea transportation, education of navigators and simulator-based training, sea traffic engineering, ship's manoeuvrability, integrated systems, electronic charts systems, satellite, radio-navigation and anti-collision systems and many others. This book is part of a series of six volumes and provides an overview of Methods and Algorithms in Navigation and is addressed to scientists and professionals involved in research and development of navigation, safety of navigation and sea transportation.

Rigging - Rig Your Boat Right for Racing or Cruising (Paperback): Danilo Fabbroni Rigging - Rig Your Boat Right for Racing or Cruising (Paperback)
Danilo Fabbroni
R511 R462 Discovery Miles 4 620 Save R49 (10%) Ships in 9 - 17 working days

Everything you wanted to know about the mysterious art of rigging but were afraid to ask.

"Rigging" covers every aspect of standing and running rigging on a boat, explaining the role of every part and how they influence eachother. Easy step-by-step guides explain how to choose and fit your equipment before going on to describe how to tune your rig to achieve better performance. Alternate configurations are examined and the bewildering array of lines simply explained. Where calculations are used they are kept easy and straightforward to understand.

Table of ContentsChapter 1 - Running RiggingChapter 2 - BackstayChapter 3 - Genoa SheetsChapter 4 - Genoa CarsChapter 5 - Main SheetChapter 6 - Afterguys and SheetsChapter 7 - Halyards and Reefing LinesChapter 8 - Standing RiggingChapter 9 - Spreaders and Mast TuningChapter 10 - Winches

200 Skipper's Tips - Instant Skills to Improve Your Seamanship (Paperback): Tom Cunliffe 200 Skipper's Tips - Instant Skills to Improve Your Seamanship (Paperback)
Tom Cunliffe
R357 R323 Discovery Miles 3 230 Save R34 (10%) Ships in 12 - 19 working days

200 invaluable yachting tips only the pros know?in a pocket-sized format for onboard use

For every yachtsman who's dreamed of a mentor, in the form of a seasoned helmsman close at hand helping guide a vessel, this pocket reference from Yachting Monthly just may be the closest thing. With its refreshing approach to sailing and seamanship instruction, this handy guide gives yachtsmen of all experience levels essential tips on navigation, safety, weather, and boat handling as well as insights on life at sea. Each tip is illustrated with a color photograph or diagramIncludes tips on ropes and knotsOther titles by Cunliffe: "Celestial Navigation" and "Coastal and Offshore Navigation"

Filled with advice that yachtsmen pass on to fellow yachtsmen, and fathers pass on to their sons, this compact collection of sailing wisdom will help boat lovers and yachtsmen of every stripe improve and enjoy their outings at sea.

The Sailor's Book of Weather (Paperback): Simon Keeling The Sailor's Book of Weather (Paperback)
Simon Keeling
R515 R467 Discovery Miles 4 670 Save R48 (9%) Ships in 9 - 17 working days

Meteorology can seem like a black art with the meteorologist producing forecasts that seem to contradict what you are reading from the charts. "The Sailor's Book of the Weather" takes the confusion out of the forecasts and helps you answer, 'Why is that happening?'

"The Sailor's Book of the Weather" introduces key principles that influence the weather and gives the sailor the tools to forecast from observations and make the most of the available information. Wind, clouds and knowledge of weather patterns and local conditions all contain ample hints to allow the informed mariner to accurately predict the weather.

Illustrated with charts and over 100 beautiful photographs, this book is a must for anyone who ventures onto the water, whatever your vessel or experience. It should be carried aboard every boat and is essential reading whether you are on the water, in land, on the coast or venturing further afield.

The Complete Yachtmaster - Sailing, Seamanship and Navigation for the Modern Yacht Skipper 10th edition (Hardcover, 10th... The Complete Yachtmaster - Sailing, Seamanship and Navigation for the Modern Yacht Skipper 10th edition (Hardcover, 10th edition)
Tom Cunliffe
R1,075 R812 Discovery Miles 8 120 Save R263 (24%) Ships in 12 - 19 working days

The Complete Yachtmaster has been a bestseller since first publication and has established itself as the standard reference for Yachtmaster students as well as skippers of all levels of experience. In this fully revised and up-to-date 10th edition, Tom Cunliffe brings together all the essentials of modern cruising in one volume. He presents an analysis of a good skipper, the theory and practice of sailing and sail trim, the art of seamanship, accurate navigation including chart plotters and PCs, understanding meteorology, heavy weather preparation, understanding yacht stability and coping with emergencies. The Complete Yachtmaster builds knowledge as it builds sailing confidence, guiding examination candidates as authoritatively and reassuringly through the RYA syllabus as a sea pilot bringing a ship safely to harbour. Required reading for all skippers and budding skippers, both on board or in the classroom. ‘A gem, distilled from decades of experience' Yachting Monthly ‘Cunliffe's competence and authority radiate from the pages... thoroughly recommended' Little Ship Club 'There are all too few authors who not only know their subject but can write well about it. Tom Cunliffe is one' Cruising

Arab Navigation in the Indian Ocean before the Portuguese (Hardcover): G.R. Tibbetts Arab Navigation in the Indian Ocean before the Portuguese (Hardcover)
G.R. Tibbetts
R4,504 Discovery Miles 45 040 Ships in 12 - 19 working days

First published in 2004. Routledge is an imprint of Taylor & Francis, an informa company.

RYA International Regulations for Preventing Collisions at Sea 2015 (Paperback, 2nd Revised edition): Melanie Bartlett RYA International Regulations for Preventing Collisions at Sea 2015 (Paperback, 2nd Revised edition)
Melanie Bartlett; Illustrated by Melanie Bartlett, Ray Smith 1
R469 Discovery Miles 4 690 Ships in 9 - 17 working days
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