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Re: What's really OK here?
From: Bill B
Date: 2004 Oct 17, 16:30 -0500
From: Bill B
Date: 2004 Oct 17, 16:30 -0500
> Was reading a comment on the use of the World Magnetic Model > not applying to discussion on this list because one needs a computer > to use it. Can I get a simple Yes or No answer. Can we discuss the > World Magnetic Model and its application to navigation here? > > --- CHAS I don't have a simple yes or no answer. I would ask: Does the title "World Magnetic Model" apply only to computer generated models? If yes are we discussing the programs inner workings or applications to navigation? If I recall masters of old may well have use magnetic variation to help determine there position. If applications and history, would love to learn more. Bill