USCG Exam PracticeLatitude, longitude, and geographic coordinates
Geographic coordinates published in 33 CFR Part 100 without a NAD 83 label are intended to be plotted on NAD 83 charts only after what action?
- A. Converting the coordinates from degrees-minutes-seconds to decimal degrees
- ✓ Applying the appropriate datum corrections published on the specific chart being usedCorrect
- C. Verifying the coordinates against the current Light List
- D. No correction is needed; all federal coordinates are NAD 83 by default
Why B is correct
33 CFR §100.01(b) states that geographic coordinates without the NAD 83 reference may be plotted on NAD 83 charts only after application of the appropriate corrections published on the particular map or chart being used.
Cited:33 CFR §100.01