USCG Exam PracticeLatitude, longitude, and geographic coordinates
Geographic coordinates published in 33 CFR Part 100 without a NAD 83 label may be plotted on a NAD 83 chart only after which action is taken?
- A. Converting the coordinates from degrees-minutes to decimal degrees format
- ✓ Applying the appropriate datum corrections published on that chartCorrect
- C. Confirming the coordinates with a GPS receiver set to WGS 84
- D. Averaging the coordinates with the nearest charted landmark position
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 chart being used.
Cited:33 CFR §100.01