Monthly Archives: August 2016

Meridian Passage Long Method

Posted on August 27, 2016 by Jack Case

Links:  Understanding Meridian Passage, Equation of Time,   Meridian Passage Short Method,  Short Distance Sailing Formulae,  What is the point of meridian passage?         Zone Time,    Local Hour Angle and Greenwich Hour Angle,   Converting GMT to GHA … Continue reading →

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Meridian Passage Short Method

Posted on August 12, 2016 by Jack Case

Meridian Passage Methods.  Short Method.  In the case of stationary or very slow moving vessels, it is acceptable to use the Meridian Passage Short Method which involves calculating the time of meridian passage at the current DR position. Long Method.  … Continue reading →

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