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So here are my answer to the test.  Please tell me where I've screwed up.


Re: 1. Can true direction be determined in the same manner for all locations on a
Re: Mercator chart? How about on a great circle chart?
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Yes and Yes.  (Of course the 1st yes is supposed to be no on the test)



Re: 2. How is the compass rose used on each of these charts?
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Clueless.



Re: 3. If I were to draw a straight line between two points (say Tokyo and Cabo
Re: San Lucas) on both a Mercator chart and a great circle chart, would either
Re: straight line represent a great circle?
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Yes.



Re: 4. Given the straight line drawn between Tokyo and Cabo San Lucas (see
Re: above), which chart, the Mercator or the great circle, would give me the
Re: shortest route between these two points?
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Great circle.



Re: 5. Would sailing a great circle course always be the best way to travel
Re: across the ocean, or would ships have to take into consideration unfavorable
Re: winds, currents, or storms that might cause a delay?
Re:

Not always for resons suggested plus land masses in the way.  Maybe even ice.



Re: 6. Do most large ships today use computer assistance to help them choose the
Re: best course across the ocean?
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Yes.  (In a manner of speaking)

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Dave Weilacher
.USCG lic. 889968
.ASA certifed sailing instructor 990800
.AS400 RPG programmer



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