The science of navigation is divided into Four Principal Technique
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ACOUSTIC
A term pertaining to sound, or the science of sound.
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HYDRAULICS
Engineering science pertaining to liquid pressure and flow.
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GRID NAVIGATION
Navigation by the use of grid directions
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HYDROGRAPHY
The science that deals with the measurement and description of the physical features of the oceans, seas, lakes, rivers, and their adjoining coastal areas, with particular reference to their use for navigation.
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HOMING
Navigation toward a point by following a signal from that point. Radiobeacons are commonly used for homing.
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HYDROGRAPHER
One who studies and practices the science of hydrography
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PNEUMATICS
Engineering science pertaining to gaseous pressure and flow.
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TRIBOLOGY
The science and technology of interacting surfaces in relative motion, including the study of lubrication, friction and wear. Tribological wear is wear that occurs as a result of relative motion at the surface.
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INERTIAL ALIGNMENT
The process of orienting the measuring axes of the inertial components of inertial navigation equipment with respect to the coordinate system in which the equipment is to be used. inertia
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HYPSOGRAPHY
1. The science or art of describing elevations of land surfaces with reference to a datum, usually sea level. 2. That part of topography dealing with relief or elevation of terrain.
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