Question 1585Navigation General70% to pass
A position that is obtained by applying estimated current and wind to your vessel's course and speed is a(n) _______________.
AI Explanation
The correct answer is C) estimated position.
The estimated position is obtained by applying the estimated current and wind to the vessel's course and speed. This is a common navigation technique used to determine the vessel's approximate location when a fix (a precise location determined by taking bearings on two or more known objects) is not available.
The other answer choices are incorrect:
A) fix - A fix is a precise location determined by taking bearings on known objects, not by applying estimated current and wind.
B) dead reckoning position - Dead reckoning is the process of estimating a vessel's position based on its course and speed from a known starting point, without considering the effects of current and wind.
D) None of the above - Choice C, the estimated position, is the correct answer.
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