Post on 31-Dec-2015
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Astro-Navigation Solutions for the Future
Some questions we might like to consider today
Astro-Navigation Solutions for the Future – Questions I
• Should the structure and content of the paper products be revised and, if so, how?
• Should the Nautical Almanac be moved from UT1 to UTC minimizing input of corrections at the possible cost of more frequent updates?
• Should the Almanacs include more specialist information for travel in Polar regions?
Astro-Navigation Solutions for the Future – Questions II
• Development of platform independent applications for handheld devices – would they be welcome?
• Should the products and services of the UKHO become more web-focussed?
• Should ECDIS include additional software to allow cel.-nav. data to be added to the display more easily?
Astro-Navigation Solutions for the Future – Questions III
• The future impact of Automated Celestial Navigation?
• Should we move from paper to more digitally-focussed products?
• What concerns do you have that we may have overlooked?