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How does GPS work?


published on 4 July 2019 326 -

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Article GPS (Part 1) - Structure, mode of operation, technical and physical fundamentals of GPS

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Of course, as a Nautical Specialist, I also deal with the international discussion on the advantages and disadvantages of satellite-based navigation, e-navigation and conventional terrestrial and astronomical navigation.

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Article GPS (Part 2), physical and technical errors of GNSS - an error analysis

by Capt. Gunter Schütze, Thailand/Germany - published on 26 February 2020

In my announced sequel, the second part of GPS, it is primarily about the technical and physical operational and functional limitations to which GPS is subject. These limitations, in part, have serious implications for the accuracy of GPS, and even go as far as limiting the functionality of GPS in its functions or even making it impossible. In doing so,

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Article GPS (Part 3) - Accidental interferences and intended Interferences by extern technical sytems

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The vulnerability of GNSS in shore-based use is definitely different and to be regarded as much more risky than on the high seas.

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Video Serious Injury to Pilot video by Maritime Training Services

published on 13 December 2019

Serious Injury to Pilot delves into a real-world incident that resulted from a lack of attention to detail. A pilot falls from a ladder due to negligence.
Visit https://maritimetraining.com/Course/Serious-Injury-to-Pilot to purchase the full-length version.

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Article New book: The Situational Awareness & The Port Pilotage Services

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Serkan Kahraman and Yusuf Zorba have published a new book for marine pilots. In this book, maritime pilots and shipmasters’ situational awareness levels have been analyzed using a bridge simulator system and the results have been obtained.

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Video Yaw Stability of Ships - Basic Principles by Knud Benedict

published on 18 November 2021

Another very good explanatory video by Knud Benedict. Absolutely worth seeing.
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Article London Pilots issue Quick Reference Guide for PTA’s

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Video Disembarking Elbe Pilot - Germany, Lotse 4 - Hamburg

published on 31 August 2022

Pilot Disembarking || Pilot Off || container ship pilot #sailoraqueeb #seafarer #seamen #sealife #atsea #lifeatsea #pilot #pilotlife #merchantnavy #containership #ships #shipslife visit on my youtube channel for more videos https://youtube.com/channel/UC5qD1o2kah-VXEZ5j1z6LwQ follow on instagram https://www.instagram.com/

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Article Fremantle Ports orders two new pilot boats

published on 14 March 2023

Fremantle Ports in Western Australia has awarded local boatbuilder Dongara Marine a contract for the construction of two new pilot boats.

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