Assessment OICNW-1-7B

Determine true wind speed and direction

Assessed in MT-4371 Sea Term IV: Marine Transportation

Condition

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

Performance Requirements

Behavior	Standard
The student will:	During assessment, the student shall, at a minimum:
Determine true wind speed and direction.	The apparent wind speed and direction is converted to true wind speed and direction. The candidate’s solution is within one point for direction and five knots for speed.

Supports Table A-II/1 officer in charge of a navigation watch

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

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