On 2 January you are on a course of 094°T at a speed... - USCG Navigation Problems

On 2 January you are on a course of 094°T at a speed of 20 knots. At 0430 ZT, your DR position is LAT 24°12'N, LONG 71°24'W. Determine the zone time of sunrise.

A 0636

B 0701

C 0644

D 0627

AI Explanation

The correct answer is D) 0627. To determine the zone time of sunrise, we need to calculate the local time of sunrise based on the given position and date. Using the DR position of LAT 24°12'N, LONG 71°24'W and the date of January 2nd, we can calculate the zone time of sunrise to be 0627 UTC. This is the correct answer as it aligns with the principles of celestial navigation and the determination of sunrise times. The other options are incorrect as they do not accurately reflect the zone time of sunrise for the given position and date.

Question 69Navigation Problems

On 2 January you are on a course of 094°T at a speed of 20 knots. At 0430 ZT, your DR position is LAT 24°12'N, LONG 71°24'W. Determine the zone time of sunrise.