Proper Procedures for Use and Adjustment of the Survey Sextant.

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Abstract:

The Survey Sextant, a sextant designed for measuring angles between terrestrial objects, has a special prism which allows the operator to measure angles beyond the normal range of the sextants arc. Step by step procedures, including necessary graphics, are presented to guide the reader through the process of determining the alignment and making the adjustments to this special purpose prism. An alternate sighting guide for the sextant is also offered. Author

Author(s):
Lassiter, Robert D. ; Farmer, L. Dennis
Author Organization(s):
COAST GUARD RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT CENTER GROTON CT
Descriptive Note:
Final rept.,
Pagination:
0023

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DOCUMENT & CONTEXTUAL SUMMARY

Distribution:
Approved For Public Release

RECORD

Collection: TR
Identifying Numbers
Report Number(s):
CGR/DC-14/78, USCG-D-46-78
Monitor Series:
D-46-78
 Subject Terms
Joint Capability Areas:
JCA_6.1.2_Wireless Transmission; JCA_6_Net Centric; JCA_6.1_Information Transport; JCA_3.2_Engagement; JCA_3_Force Application
Communities of Interest:
Air Platforms
Descriptor(s):
*SEXTANTS, MODIFICATION, POSITION FINDING, CALIBRATION, HAND HELD, CORRECTIONS, NAVIGATIONAL AIDS, PRISMS(OPTICS)
Field(s)/Group(s):
Navigation and Guidance
Keyword(s):
LPN CG 782702222
Report Date:
1978 Jul 01