Which statement describes an Electric Fix?

Which statement describes an Electric Fix?

• A. Common Intersection of Three or More LOPs at a Common Point
• B. GPS, Intersection of Three or More Radar Ranges, or a Combination of Visual LOPs and Radar Ranges Obtained From Simultaneous Observations
• C. Starting Point, Course & Speed, Time & Distance
• D. Limited Objects Are Available for Taking LOPs, and the Vessel Remains on a Constant Course

Answer: (B)

Electric fix means determining your position using electronic navigation aids. GPS provides direct position information, while radar can give you ranges to known points or to targets; when you intersect three or more radar ranges, you get a fix. You can also combine visual lines of position with radar ranges from simultaneous observations to obtain the same electronic-derived position. This differs from traditional fixes that rely solely on lines of position from non-electronic observations, or from dead reckoning, which uses course, speed, time, and distance without new observational fixes. The other scenarios describe non-electronic methods or limitations rather than an electronic fix.

Electric fix means determining your position using electronic navigation aids. GPS provides direct position information, while radar can give you ranges to known points or to targets; when you intersect three or more radar ranges, you get a fix. You can also combine visual lines of position with radar ranges from simultaneous observations to obtain the same electronic-derived position. This differs from traditional fixes that rely solely on lines of position from non-electronic observations, or from dead reckoning, which uses course, speed, time, and distance without new observational fixes. The other scenarios describe non-electronic methods or limitations rather than an electronic fix.