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Position Fixing
AIM
DF transmitters plotted
Lattice Position Lines
Sounding Line
Use of a sounding contour to determine
distance off the coastline
Position
The point where position lines cross
indicates the vessel's position
Two Position Lines
When possible
ALWAYS use three
PLs
'Cocked Hat'
Sometimes the PLs
do not cross at the
same point
If a navigation hazard is
near assume you are in
the most dangerous
position within the cocked
hat
If no error is detected,
discard, observe and plot
another data set
immediately
Angle of Cut (AoC)
If possible AoCs in a
fix should be nearly
equal (as shown)
In this case:
Good latitude
Poor Longitude
PL Sources
For a given position the PLs may come several
sources, i.e. visual bearings and radar ranges
Fundamental Rule:
NEVER rely on one source for a prolonged
period
Position lines
indicated with arrow
heads
On the Chart
Position indicated by
dot in the cocked hat
Position is circled
Accompanied by:
Time
possible)
Use of Position Lines
Minimum number PLs :3
Minimum AoC : >30°
In 'cocked hat' assume most dangerous
position
Pls may come from more than one source
NEVER rely on just one source