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: |
|
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. |
Location
Assessed in MT‑4371 Sea Term IV: Marine Transportation.
References
- Table A-II/1 OICNW-A1.01
- NVIC 12-14 Task 1.1.A