Navigation and Seamanship

1.1.3.5. Electronic Navigation

1.1.3.5. Electronic and Satellite Navigation

                                                                           

              Electronic navigation is the finding of position by using information gained from electronic equipments onboard a vessel. The term “electronic navigation”, sometimes used more properly includes all electronic devices such as radar, radio beacon, Decca, Loran-c, Omega and satellites are employed in this navigation.

             Satellite navigation uses artificial earth satellites for determination of position