[Washington, DC] : [Springfield, Va.] : National Aeronautics and Space Administration, Scientific and Technical Information Program ; [National Technical Information Service, distributor], 1993
Hampton, Va. : [Springfield, Va.] : National Aeronautics and Space Administration, Langley Research Center ; [National Technical Information Service, distributor], 1995
Table of Contents:
“…Electronics Systems -- Navigation Station Design -- Radar -- Radar Theory -- Radar Scanners -- Radar Ranges -- Radar Displays -- Radar Installation -- Radar Operation -- Radar Plotting -- Radar Maintenance -- Radar Troubleshooting -- Radar Reflectors -- Reflector Theory -- Radar Reflection Polar Diagrams -- Radar Fresnel Zones -- Autopilots -- Autopilot Drive Systems -- Autopilot Hydraulic System Troubleshooting -- Autopilot Installation -- Autopilot Controls -- Autopilot Maintenance -- Autopilot Troubleshooting -- Position Fixing Systems -- Redundant Navigation Systems -- Global Positioning System (GPS) -- GPS Accuracy -- GPS Error Sources -- GLONASS Positioning System -- Differential GPS (DGPS) -- Wide Area Augmentation System (WAAS) -- GPS Satellite Acquisition Modes -- Space Weather and GPS -- Effects -- GPS Installation and Troubleshooting -- Loran-C -- Loran Transmission Chains -- Chart Plotters -- Cartography Systems -- Chart Corrections and Updates -- Chart Software -- Communication Systems -- Global Maritime Distress and Safety Systems (GMDSS) -- GMDSS Operational Details -- GMDSS Radio Distress Communications Frequencies -- Digital Selective Calling (DSC) -- GMDSS Distress Call (Alert) Sequence -- GMDSS False Alerts -- GMDSS and Sailing Yachts -- Satellite Communications Systems -- COSPAS/SARSAT System -- Satellite (L-Band) EPIRBs -- 406 EPIRBs -- 406-MHz EPIRB Registration -- EPIRB Activation Sequence -- EPIRB Operation -- Rescue Reaction Times -- Battery Life and Transmit Times -- EPIRB Maintenance -- Personal Locator Beacons (PLBs) -- Search and Rescue Transponders (SARTs) -- NAVTEX -- VHF Radio -- VHF Theory -- VHF Propagation -- VHF Operation -- Radio Procedure -- Distress, Safety and Urgency Calls -- United States and Canada VHF Channels -- International VHF Channels -- VHF Frequencies -- Caribbean VHF Channels -- Europe, UK, Mediterranean VHF Channels -- South Africa VHF Channels -- New Zealand VHF Channels -- Australia VHF Channels -- VHF Aerials -- Aerial Cables and Connections -- VHF Installation Testing -- SSB/HF Radio -- Space Weather Effects and HF Radio -- Solar Cycles -- Operation Requirements -- HF Radio Frequencies and Bands -- United States SSB Weather Frequencies -- United States, Canada and Caribbean HF Frequencies -- English Channel and Atlantic Frequencies -- Mediterranean Radio Frequencies -- Australia and New Zealand Radio Frequencies -- South Africa Radio Frequencies -- HF Radio Tuner Units -- HF Radio Aerials -- HF Radio Grounds -- HF Radio Maintenance -- HF Radio Troubleshooting -- Standard Time Frequencies -- Amateur (Ham) Radio -- Ham Nets -- E-mail Services -- E-mail Service Providers -- Satellite Services -- Satellite System Installation -- Weatherfax Receivers -- Computer Based Weather Systems -- Weather Fax Frequencies -- Cellular Telephones -- Instrument Systems -- Interfacing -- Selection Criteria -- Electronic Compasses -- Speed Logs -- Wind Instruments -- Depthsounders, Echosounders and Fishfinders -- Sonar Theory -- Cone Angles -- Transducer Cavitation -- Frequencies and Power Output -- Sounder Installation -- Sounder Maintenance and Troubleshooting -- Forward Looking Sonar -- Instrument Installation -- Instrument Troubleshooting -- Interference -- Noise Sources -- Suppression Methods -- Screening -- Noise Troubleshooting -- Cable Planning -- Safety Systems -- Gas Detectors -- Fire Detection Systems -- Security Ssytems -- Security Alarm Indication Systems -- Computers -- Notebook Computer Systems -- Computer System Options -- Software Options -- Computer Maintenance -- Computer Troubleshooting -- Entertainment Systems -- Music Systems -- Video and DVD Players -- Satellite Television -- Terrestrial Television -- TV Aerials -- Satellite Radios -- Troubleshooting, Testing and Servicing Troubleshooting -- Troubleshooting Procedure -- How to Use a Multimeter -- Meter Maintenance -- Before Calling Service Technicians -- Spare Parts and Tools -- Basic Three Language Electrical Glossary -- Service Directory -- Installation and Service List.…”