Navigational instruments
Auteur :
Dunn, Richard
Éditeur :
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
ISBN :
9780747815068
Date de publication :
19 mai 2016
Dimensions :
20,8 x 14,8 x 0,8 cm
Poids :
160 g
Langue :
Anglais
Pays d'origine :
Grande Bretagne
With over two-thirds of the globe covered by water, the ability to navigate safely and quickly across the oceans has been crucial throughout human history. This book shows the solution of the infamous longitude problem, the impact of satellite positioning and other advances in navigation have brought together seafarers, artisans and more.