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Navigational Instruments

TaschenbuchKartoniert, Paperback
80 Seiten
Englisch
Bloomsbury Publishing PLCerschienen am19.05.2016
With over two-thirds of the globe covered by water, the ability to navigate safely and quickly across the oceans has been crucial throughout human history. This book shows the solution of the infamous longitude problem, the impact of satellite positioning and other advances in navigation have brought together seafarers, artisans and more.mehr
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Produkt

KlappentextWith over two-thirds of the globe covered by water, the ability to navigate safely and quickly across the oceans has been crucial throughout human history. This book shows the solution of the infamous longitude problem, the impact of satellite positioning and other advances in navigation have brought together seafarers, artisans and more.
Details
ISBN/GTIN978-0-7478-1506-8
ProduktartTaschenbuch
EinbandartKartoniert, Paperback
Erscheinungsjahr2016
Erscheinungsdatum19.05.2016
Seiten80 Seiten
SpracheEnglisch
MasseBreite 146 mm, Höhe 211 mm, Dicke 10 mm
Gewicht181 g
Artikel-Nr.36266839

Inhalt/Kritik

Inhaltsverzeichnis
Getting About on the Water / The Basic Tools / Going Further / The Longitude Found / The Age of Measurement / The Radio Revolution / Navigation in the Satellite Age / Further Reading / Indexmehr

Autor

Trained as a historian of science, Richard Dunn has published widely on subjects including astrology, navigation, scientific instruments and museums. He is currently affiliated with the Science Museum, London, UK, having previously worked as a Curator of the History of Navigation at the National Maritime Museum, Greenwich.