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Backstaff
The backstaff is a navigational instrument that was used to measure the altitude of a celestial body, in particular the Sun or Moon. When observing the Sun, users kept the Sun to their back (hence the name) and observed the shadow cast by the upper vane on a horizon vane. It was invented by the English navigator John Davis, who described it in his book ''Seaman's Secrets'' in 1594.
rudder angle indicator
device that shows a ship rudder's current position
GPS watch
watch with integrated GPS receiver
U-blox
u-blox is a Swiss company that creates wireless semiconductors and modules for consumer, automotive and industrial markets. They operate as a fabless IC and design house. The company originated as a spin-off from ETH Zurich and was founded in 1997.
Dip circle
used to measure the angle between magnetic dip and the horizon
rutter
mariner's handbook of written sailing directions
Traverse board
Navigational tool
Fluxgate compass
compass that senses direction electronically
self-steering gear
Navigational equipment
land navigation
discipline of following a route through unfamiliar terrain on foot or by vehicle
Chartplotter
A chartplotter is a device used in marine navigation that integrates GPS data with an electronic navigational chart (ENC). right|thumb|A Raymarine chartplotter
radar tracker
radar system component that associates consecutive radar observations of the same target into tracks
Air data inertial reference unit
flight instrument
Drift meter
spy basket
spy Construct used for undetected Zeppeline-observations
Long-range identification and tracking
system for global identification and tracking of ships
bearing compass
nautical instrument
Silva Sweden AB
Swedish navigation tool manufacturer