THE DEVELOPMENT OF LORAN-C FOR NAVIGATION IN HARBOR AND HARBOR ENTRANCE AREAS

The navigator of an ocean-going ship which transits the high seas, coastal waters, and restricted waters of a harbor entrance is faced with a requirement to fix his position with increasing accuracy and frequency. There may be a need to automate some part, or all, of his navigation processes. Loran-C can satisfy many navigation requirements, but there is a need for additional development before the navigator of an ocean-going ship can use Loran-C to the full extent of its capability. The U.S. Coast Guard is proceeding with a program to maximize the usefulness of the planned Loran-C system for the Coastal/Confluence Zone, to define the requirements for navigation in specific harbor areas, and to identify the information needs of shipboard navigators.

• Supplemental Notes:
  • Proceedings of Oceans '76, Second Annual Combined Conference, September 13-15, 1976, Washington, D.C.
• Corporate Authors:

  Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE)

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  Marine Technology Society

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• Authors:
  • Walker, W G
  • O'Connell, J M
• Publication Date: 1976

Media Info

• Features: References;
• Pagination: 4 p.

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Harbors; Loran C; Maneuvering; Radio navigation; Ship pilotage
• Old TRIS Terms: Harbor navigation; Restricted water operation
• Subject Areas: Marine Transportation; Operations and Traffic Management; Terminals and Facilities;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00173067
• Record Type: Publication
• Source Agency: Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE)
• Report/Paper Numbers: 76 CH 1118-9 OEC Proceeding
• Files: TRIS
• Created Date: Apr 26 1978 12:00AM