OICNW-1-1D
Measure the altitude of the sun at meridian passage (local apparent noon)
Condition
Aboard a ship at sea, given a standard marine sextant, a clear horizon, a clear or partly cloudy sky.
Performance requirement
| Behavior | Standard |
|---|---|
| The student will: | During assessment, the student shall, at a minimum: |
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Measure the altitude of the sun as it transits the meridian on which the vessel is located. |
determine the altitude within ± 1 minute of arc, after correction for index error, as compared with the altitude computed by the assessor. |
Note: This assessment supports KUP OICNW-A1.01, and is assessed in MT-4371 Sea Term IV: Marine Transportation.