USCG Exam PracticeLatitude, longitude, and geographic coordinates
Geographic coordinates published in a federal regulation without a stated horizontal datum reference may be plotted on a NAD 83 chart only after doing what?
- A. Converting the coordinates from degrees-minutes-seconds to decimal degrees
- ✓ Applying the appropriate corrections published on that particular chartCorrect
- C. Confirming the coordinates fall within the continental United States
- D. Verifying the coordinates against a current Light List entry
Why B is correct
Per 33 CFR §100.01(b), geographic coordinates not expressly labeled NAD 83 may be plotted on NAD 83 charts only after application of the appropriate corrections that are published on the particular map or chart being used.
Cited:33 CFR §100.01