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| The Handbook
was written in 1992 as a cooperative effort between the U.S. Coast Guard
and the U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary. A committee of the Wild Goose Association
reviewed and edited the document. It describes "classic" Loran-C, not "enhanced"
Loran. Many of the chapters remain applicable, however, and the entire
document provides insight into system operation and use.
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| Front Cover | Transmittal Letter |
| Foreword | Rear Cover |
| Table of Contents | |
| I. Introduction and Overview | Appendix A: Sources of Interference |
| II. The Loran-C System: A More Detailed View | Appendix B: Data Sheets and Coverage Diagrams |
| III. Position Determination and Accuracy | Appendix C: Glossary of Terms |
| IV. Receiver Features and Their Use | Appendix D: Abbreviations and Acronyms |
| V. Practical Aspects of Loran Navigation | Appendix E: Abbreviated Loran-C Bibliography |
| VI. Loran-C Charts and Related Information | Appendix F: Millington's Method |
| VII. Installation and Related Matters | Appendix G: GDOP Explained and Illustrated |
| Appendix H: Use of Skywaves for Navigation | |
| Appendix I: Acknowledgements | |