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I—Special Problems in Polar Regions

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  18 January 2010

J. D. D. Moore
J. D. D. Moore
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(H.M.S. Dryad)
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The three basic problems of navigation are determination of position, definition of direction, and steering the direction required. In polar regions, all these problems are affected either by the high latitude, or by the polar climate, or by both. In this paper the various problems which arise are reviewed, possible solutions are discussed, and it is indicated where further research and experiment might be desirable.

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Surface Navigation in High Latitudes
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The Journal of Navigation , Volume 4 , Issue 2 , April 1951, pp. 126 - 135
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Copyright © The Royal Institute of Navigation 1951

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