Navigation: Then and Now
- Activities
- Map Projection
- Instructions on how to make different types of map projections using soda bottle. -Gulf of Maine Aquarium
- Ancient Tools
- The Hourglass
- This site defines the term, relates the history, and provides examples and its technologies. Audio version available. - John H. Lienhard
- The Mariner's Astrolabe
- A definition of and an explanation of how an astrolabe works.
- Navigation
- An article discussing early navigational techniques, an introduction of navigational instruments, and modern navigational tools. -Columbia Encyclopedia
- Navigation: The Mariner's Quadrant
- A definition of the quadrant, its history, and how to build a simple quadrant.
- The Road to the Magnetic North Pole
- An article on the history of magnetic north pole and how it affects the compass. -Truls Hansen
- Modern Tools
- Electronic Charting
- A discussion about electronic charting, choosing a system, comparing the primary electronic chart formats, proprietary charts, electronic charting software & chart makers and other navigation resources.
- Moving Map
- A touch screen controlled demonstration of a moving map. -WinPilot
- Understanding and Using a Compass
- The history of compasses and how to use modern compasses. -RayTalson, Search and Rescue Society of British Columbia
- Maps
