How to Read a Nautical Chart A Complete Guide to the Symbols, Abbreviations, and Data Displayed on Nautical Charts

Name: How to Read a Nautical Chart A Complete Guide to the Symbols, Abbreviations, and Data Displayed on Nautical Charts
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ISBN: 9780071376150

ISBN-10: 0071376151

ISBN-13: 9780071376150

Edition: 2003 (Revised)

Authors: Nigel Stuart Calder

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'How To Read a Nautical Chart' presents a number of original features that help readers make optimum use of the data found in Chart No. 1, including a more intuitive format, background information and international chart symbol equivalents.

Book details

List price: $21.00
Copyright year: 2003
Publisher: McGraw-Hill Professional Publishing
Publication date: 8/5/2002
Binding: Paperback
Pages: 240
Size: 8.25" wide x 10.75" long x 0.50" tall
Weight: 1.430

Nigel Calder is a prolific science writer who has contributed to both British and American publications, including Science and Nation. He wrote the script for the television series Einsteins Universe. His book Magic Cosmoswas shortlisted for the 2004 Aventis Science Book Prize.



Acknowledgments and Art Credits


Introduction



The Limits of Accuracy



Fundamental Chart-Making Concepts



Horizontal Chart Accuracy



Vertical Chart Accuracy



Symbology



Introduction toINT-1



Topography



Hydrography



Aids and Services





Appendix


Index toINT-1


Glossary and Acronyms


Common Chart Abbreviations


Bibliography


General


Index