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Record 1 1992-01-09

English

Subject field(s)
  • Radar, Radio Guidance and Goniometry
OBS

A plot constructed by laying off successive ranges and bearings of targets from one central position, i.e. the point representing the position of own ship at the commencement and termination of plotting interval remains stationary. It may be either north up or ship's head up.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Radar, radioguidage et radiogoniométrie
OBS

intervalle de pointage demeure fixe. Le haut de la feuille de pointage peut représenter soit le nord, soit l'avant du navire.

Spanish

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