Chapter 1 + 2 Definitions

Question 0

Meridian

Answer 0

A semi-great circle joining the poles

Question 1

Equator

Answer 1

A great circle perpendicular to the rotational axis of earth, dividing the planet in a southern and a northern hemisphere.

Question 2

Parallel

Answer 2

Any circle on the surface of earth which is parallel the equator

Question 3

Great circle

Answer 3

Any circle dividing earth in two equal halfs

Question 4

Small circle

Answer 4

Any circle on the surface of earth which is not a great circle

Question 5

Rhumbline

Answer 5

Linie som skærer meridianer med samme vinkel

Question 6

Angiv længden af 1’ latitude i nm

Answer 6

1 NM

Question 7

Which unique conditions are encountered in air navigation that have a special impact?

Answer 7

The need for continued movement

Limited endurance

Greater speed

Effect of weather

Question 8

Hvilken linje er den korteste vej mellem to punkter

• en rhumbline eller en great circle?

Answer 8

En great circle

(men en rhumbline er nemmest at planlægge med)

Question 9

Hvilke enheder bruges til at beskrive en position på jordens overflade, når man snakker om LAT/LONG?

Answer 9

Grader, bueminutter og bue sekunder.

Question 10

__________ of latitude

& _________ of longitude

Answer 10

Parallels (breddegrader)

Meridians (længdegrader)

Question 11

Ved hvilket geografisk punkt defineres 0 grader longitude?

Answer 11

(Meridian der skærer) Greenwich, England.

E når øst for Greenwich, W når vest for.

Question 12

I hvilken rækkefølge angives koordinaterne i en position?

Answer 12

LATLONG - Lattitude før longitude

Question 13

Definitionen af Air Navigation?

Answer 13

Processen at bestemme flyets geografiske position og bibeholde den ønskede retning (og højde) i relation til jordoverfladen.