Radio Navigational Aids
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 The front cover of Radio Navigational Aids. |
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| Purpose: | Detailed list of worldwide radio stations offering marine service. |
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| Publication Frequency: | Yearly |
| Published by: | National Geospatial Intelligence Agency |
| Available Online: | Yes NGA Website |
The Radio Navigational Aids (Publication 117) publication contains a detailed list of selected worldwide radio stations that provide services to the mariner.[1] The publication is divided into chapters according to the nature of the service provided by the radio stations.[1] The services include Radio direction finder and Radar Stations; stations broadcasting navigational warnings, time signals or medical advice; communication traffic for distress, emergency and safety including the Global Maritime Distress Safety System (GMDSS) and long range navigational aids.[1] It also contains chapters describing procedures of the AMVER System, and the interim emergency procedures and communication instructions to be followed by U.S merchant vessels in times of crisis.[1] A new edition of Publication 117 is published annually.[1] This publication is available in its entirety on the website and there are also database queries available for much of the data contained within.[1]
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[edit] Notes
[edit] References
- National Geospatial Intelligence Agency (2008). Radio Navigational Aids. Maritime Safety Information. National Geospatial Intelligence Agency. Retrieved on 2008-04-08.
- Bowditch, Nathaniel (2002). The American Practical Navigator. Bethesda, MD: National Imagery and Mapping Agency. ISBN 0939837544.
[edit] See also
- American Practical Navigator
- Buoy
- Coast Pilots
- Light List
- List of Lights
- Local Notice to Mariners
- Notice to Mariners
- Sailing Directions
[edit] External links
- Chapter 4: Nautical Publications - from the online edition of Nathaniel Bowditch's American Practical Navigator
