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OICNW-1-7B

Determine true wind speed and direction

Function: Navigation at the operational level

Competence Knowledge, Understanding & Proficiency Task

Plan and conduct a passage and determine position

A1.09 Meteorology

Ability to use and interpret information obtained from shipborne meteorological instruments

Determine true wind speed and direction

Assessed in: MT-4371 Sea Term IV Deck

Condition

On a ship underway or in a laboratory, and using an anemometer.

Behavior

Determine true wind speed and direction.

Standard

  1. The apparent wind speed and direction is converted to true wind speed and direction.
  2. The candidate’s solution is within one point for direction and five knots for speed.