MMA Assessment OICNW-1-5F

Azimuth of the sun

Condition

On a vessel, using a standard azimuth circle. Electronic nautical almanac and celestial navigation calculation software may be used.

Performance requirement

Behavior Standard
The student will: During assessment, the student shall, at a minimum:

Read the gyrocompass bearing of the sun, determines correct time of observation and gyro-compass error.
  1. Reads the azimuth of the sun when the repeater is level;
  2. Notes the time of the reading;
  3. Determines the true azimuth of the sun for the time of the reading;
  4. Compares the gyro-compass to the true azimuth and determines gyro error; and
  5. Determines gyro-compass error to within ± 1.0° of the assessor’s solution

Location

Assessed in MT‑4371 Sea Term IV: Marine Transportation.

References

  1. Table A-II/1 OICNW-A1.07
  2. NVIC 12-14 Task 1.7.A