Explanation of Abbreviations Used

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Anonymous

Guest

• Apr 23, 2012

• #1

I know most abbreviations used by NavNet 3D are standard , but is there an explanation for all the ones used, For example what is VMC .. Velocity Made Course ? what does this mean ?

 

Johnny Electron

Administrator

Staff member

• Apr 25, 2012

• #2

The VMG is the boat speed projected on the Wind Direction vector
The VMC is the boat speed projected on the Bearing To Target (Active Route)

 

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Anonymous

Guest

• Apr 25, 2012

• #3

Thanks, thats good to know