USEFUL CHARACTERISTICS FOR MARITIME AIDS-TO-NAVIGATION LIGHTS.

Abstract

The most useful characteristics for maritime aids-to-navigation lights has been discussed. A study of the mariner's ability to take bearings on flashing lights is reported. By correlating the results of this study with information already available concerning the efficiency and conspicuity of flashing lights, conclusions are reached regarding the most useful characteristics for aids-to-navigation lights. (Author)

Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
May 17, 1965
Accession Number
AD0463004

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  • United States Coast Guard

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  • Navigation

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  • Computer Science/Computer Engineering/Data Science/Digital Signal Processing.
  • Systems Analysis and Design
  • Vision Science/Vision Psychology/Cognitive Neuroscience.