General Navigation USCG Question #1792 (Set 56)

What is the major advantage of high altitude observations?

Official USCG Answer & Rule Citation

Correct Answer: Option C — The same body can be used for a fix from observations separated by several minutes.

High-altitude sights near zenith allow a navigator to track the rapid movement of the body's Geographic Position, enabling multiple observations of the same body over a short duration to establish a reliable running fix, as detailed in Bowditch.

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