Plotter (Instrument)

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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:[1][2]

Manual plotters

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

Semi-electronic plotters

  • Yeoman plotter

See also

  • Course (navigation)

References

  1. ↑ "Plotting course with a plotter". http://powerboat.about.com/od/boatingnavigation/ht/Plotacourse.htm. 
  2. ↑ Manual and electronic plotters



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