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Plotter (instrument)

In navigational instruments, a plotter is an instrument which marks the position of a vehicle on a map or chart.

Types

Several types of plotters exist. These include manual and electronic plotters:

Manual plotters

  • The parallel rulers plotter
  • The triangle
  • The Breton plotter

Semi-electronic plotters

  • Yeoman plotter

References

References

  1. "Plotting course with a plotter".
  2. [http://www.cruise-charter.net/sailing-guide/navigation/plotting-course.aspx Manual and electronic plotters] {{webarchive. link. (2009-12-12)
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