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Raydist strip chart record used to keep track of individual navigation rates

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Description

Raydist strip chart record used to keep track of individual navigation rates.These strip charts required continuous monitoring by a watch-stander.Used to assure navigational accuracy during hydrographic surveying operations.First tests of Raydist on SOSBEE in 1954.Used for over 40 years with various systems

Credit

C&GS; Season's Report Bolstad 1954

Display Date

20-Aug-54

Location

Tampa Bay area

Collection

Historic Coast & Geodetic Survey
Nautical Charting
Navigation
High & Medium Frequency Navigation Systems

Keywords

Charting
Navigation
Electronic
HF and MF Systems