Practice question
When obtaining a coastal position fix using simultaneous cross bearings (demoras cruzadas), what is the ideal angle of intersection between two lines of position (LOPs), and what does a 'cocked hat' (triángulo de error) indicate when three LOPs are plotted?
- 90° between two LOPs (or 60°/120° among three LOPs); the triangle indicates minor measurement/compass errors, with the true position usually within the triangle
- 180° between two LOPs; the triangle indicates complete GPS satellite signal corruption
- 30° between two LOPs; the triangle proves that one of the charted landmarks has shifted position
- 0° between two LOPs; the triangle represents the vessel's turning radius during the maneuver
Answer: A — 90° between two LOPs (or 60°/120° among three LOPs); the triangle indicates minor measurement/compass errors, with the true position usually within the triangle
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