08: Intermediate Navigation Flashcards

(8 cards)

1
Q

How do you find an angle’s back azimuth?

A

If an angle is smaller than 180, you add 180. If an angle is bigger than 180, you subtract 180

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2
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The __________diagram tells you how to convert from grid angles to magnetic angles

A

declination

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3
Q

A protractor has two scales. What are they and which one do you use?

A

Mils scale and degrees scale, always use the degrees scale

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4
Q

Describe an azimuth

A

A direction expressed in degrees from 0°–360° measured clockwise from north.

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5
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__________ ________________ is the angular difference between Grid North and Magnetic North (tells you how to convert grid ↔ magnetic).

A

Angular declination

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6
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You need to locate an unknown point by shooting azimuths from two points. You are conducting an?

A

Intersection

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7
Q

What feature on the map can you use to measure a straight line distance on a map?

A

The scale

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