Master the math that powers navigation at sea.
This revised edition covers plane and spherical trigonometry, complex numbers, and stereographic projections with clear steps and practical problems for midshipmen and students of navigation.
This book presents foundational methods used in navigation and astronomy, including how to solve triangles, work with angles and arc lengths, and apply stereographic projections to celestial and terrestrial problems. It blends theory with hands‑on examples, helping you turn concepts into reliable calculations at the helm or in the classroom.
- Learn how to measure angles, convert between circular and sexagesimal units, and work with radians.
- Explore complex numbers, De Moivre’s theorem, and their graphical representations for rotating systems.
- Study stereographic projections and their use in projecting triangles, horizons, meridians, and celestial coordinates.
- Practice step‑by‑step problem solving drawn from chapters on plane and spherical trigonometry and projection techniques.
Ideal for readers of nautical science, navigation courses, and students seeking a solid, calculation‑oriented reference to trigonometry and projection methods.