Celestial Navigation

GPTKB entity

Statements (52)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf navigation technique
gptkbp:alsoKnownAs astronavigation
gptkbp:category gptkb:astronomy
gptkb:navigation
maritime technology
gptkbp:documentedIn astronomer
nautical almanacs
navigation manuals
gptkbp:historicalName gptkb:explorer
aviators
mariners
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Celestial Navigation
gptkbp:importantFor gptkb:Age_of_Exploration
maritime history
gptkbp:involves measuring angles
calculating position
plotting on charts
gptkbp:limitation weather dependent
requires skill
limited accuracy compared to GPS
gptkbp:regulates gptkb:International_Maritime_Organization
gptkbp:relatedTo dead reckoning
radio navigation
line of position
altitude-intercept method
astrofix
navigational triangle
gptkbp:replacedBy gptkb:GPS
satellite navigation
gptkbp:requires accurate time
clear horizon
gptkbp:taughtAt maritime schools
naval academies
gptkbp:usedFor marine navigation
aerial navigation
determining position
gptkbp:usedIn training
backup navigation
gptkbp:uses gptkb:Moon
stars
sun
planets
chronometer
sextant
nautical almanac
sight reduction tables
celestial bodies
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Fernanda_D'Agostino
gptkb:Sailing_Ships
gptkb:Nautical_Astronomy
gptkb:DJ_Marcus_Intalex
gptkbp:bfsLayer 8