U.S. Chart No. 1 Symbols, Abbreviations and Terms used on Paper and Electronic Navigational Charts 13th Edition April 15, 2019: With Significant ... 1 (Navigational Charting Essentials Series)

By United States National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration and NOAA

The document "U.S. Chart No. 1: Symbols, Abbreviations and Terms used on Paper and Electronic Navigational Charts" is a comprehensive guide prepared jointly by the Department of Commerce, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, and the Department of Defense, National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency. Here's a summary of the first 7 pages out of 132: Introduction (Page 1): This edition, dated April 15, 2019, introduces ECDIS (Electronic Chart Display and Information Systems) symbols in addition to traditional symbols used in nautical charts. ECDIS Symbols (Page 2): It details the symbology for displaying Electronic Navigational Charts (ENCs) on ECDIS, highlighting the differences in the portrayal of features like wrecks, rocks, and obstructions based on user settings and ship's draft. It emphasizes that ECDIS is not a substitute for mandated ECDIS training. Contents (Page 3): The document covers a wide range of topics from general chart information, topography, hydrography, navigation aids and services, to specific features like soundings, heights, drying heights, shoreline, landmarks, and the IALA Maritime Buoyage System. Symbology Types (Page 4): It presents two types of symbology: symbols used on paper nautical charts and their digital equivalents, and symbols used for ENC data on ECDIS. It includes a detailed explanation of the symbol sections and their layout. Selected Chart Features (Page 5): This section provides detailed information on soundings, heights, drying heights, shoreline representation, landmarks, IALA Buoyage System, and light range visibility. Colors and Additional Features (Page 6): The document explains the significance of colors used in charts, traffic separation schemes, conversion scales, correction dates, and additional resources like The American Practical Navigator (Bowditch), tide and current data, and information on aids to navigation. Schematic Layout (Page 7): A schematic layout of the document is provided, detailing various sections like rocks, wrecks, obstructions, and navigation aids. This summary covers only the first 7 pages of the 132-page document, providing an overview of its contents and structure. The full document contains detailed descriptions and illustrations of various symbols, abbreviations, and terms used in nautical charting.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: B0CNDJ6GVX
• ISBN13: 9798867550332
• Release Date: November 2023
• Publisher: Independently published
• Length: 132 Pages
• Dimensions: 11.0" x 0.3" x 8.5"