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A Line of Position is a line of observation where the ship position is expected to be located anywhere along that the line. On its own, a single LoP cannot provide a position fix, as the ship can be located at any point along the line.

A Line of Position is a line of observation where the ship position is expected to be located anywhere along that the line. On its own, a single LoP cannot provide a position fix, as the ship can be located at any point along the line.

The position line is a line on the surface on the earth which you can use to determine the location of a vessel. On a position line the ranges, bearings and distance can be found. Range is when two landmarks form a line, for example when a lighthouse is aligned with a mountaintop or a hill.

An LOP can be found a number of different ways. Bearing to an object. A Range (two objects in line with each other) Depth contour line on a chart. Distance Off an Object. Angle off the bow (AKA Relative Bearing) Radar Range. Advancing a previous LOP (called a running fix)

The position line is a line on the surface on the earth which you can use to determine the location of a vessel. On a position line the ranges, bearings and distance can be found. Range is when two landmarks form a line, for example when a lighthouse is aligned with a mountaintop or a hill.

There are several types of position line: Compass bearing ? the angle between north and the line passing through the compass and the point of interest. Transit ? a line passing through the observer and two other reference points. Leading line ? the line passing through two marks indicating a safe channel.

An LOP can be found a number of different ways. Bearing to an object. A Range (two objects in line with each other) Depth contour line on a chart. Distance Off an Object. Angle off the bow (AKA Relative Bearing) Radar Range. Advancing a previous LOP (called a running fix)