10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «PARALLEL OF LATITUDE»
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1
A Dictionary
of Mechanical Science, Arts, Manufactures, and ...
But, since in this projection the meridians are parallel, and consequently each
parallel of latitude is equal in absolute length to the equator, it is plain the length
ofanyarc(asa minute) on any parallel is increased beyond its just proportion, ...
2
Glossary
of Mapping Science
It is often referred to as a parallel of latitude, although that term is better reserved
for the geographic latitude. It may also be referred to simply as a parallel. A
geodetic parallel on a heteraxial ellipsoid is a circle only at the equator (latitude
zero).
American Society of Civil Engineers, 1994
3
A New Geographical, Historical, and Commercial Grammar; and ...
Through every degree of latitude, or more properly through every particular place
on the earth, geographers suppose a circle to be drawn, which they call a parallel
of latitude. The intersection of this circle, with the meridian osany place, shows ...
William Guthrie, John Knox, James Ferguson, 1801
4
Title 46 2009 U. S. Coast Guard, DOT (Parts 70-89)
Tropical Zone is the parallel of latitude 13° N. from the east coast of the American
continent to longitude 60° W.; thence the rhumb line to a point in latitude 10° N.,
longitude 58° W.; thence the parallel of latitude 10° N. to longitude 20° W.; ...
Code of Federal Regulations Staff, Griffes, 2009
5
The Code
of Federal Regulations
of the United States
of America
rhumb line from the east coast of the American continent at Cape Tres Puntas to
the point latitude 34° S., longitude 50° W.; thence the parallel of latitude 34° S. to
longitude 17° E.; thence the rhumb line to the point latitude 35°10' S., longitude ...
Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) Staff, 1975
6
L.S.A., List
of C.F.R. Sections Affected
Tropical Zone is the parallel of latitude 13° N. from the east coast of the American
continent to longitude 60° W.; thence the rhumb line to a point in latitude 10° N.,
longitude 58° W.; thence the parallel of latitude 10° N. to longitude 20° W.; ...
7
The New American Practical Navigator: Being an Epitome
of ...
To illustrate this, let PB represent the semi-axis of the earth, B the centre, P the
pole, PCA a quadrant of the meridian, AB the radius of the equator, and CD (
parallel thereto) the radius of a parallel of latitude. Then it is evident that CD will
be the ...
Nathaniel Bowditch, Jonathan Ingersoll Bowditch, 1839
8
American Practical Navigator
Having the latitude and longitude of a ship or place, to find the corresponding
point on the chart. Rule. Lay a ruler across the chart in the given parallel of
latitude ; take In your compasses the nearest distance between the given
longitude 86 ...
9
A Dictionary
of Arts and Sciences
By this problem a table is constructed, showing the ographic miles answering to
adegree on any parallel of latitude; in which you may observe, that the columns
marked at the top with D. L. contain the degrees of latitude belonging to each ...
10
The elements
of navigation: containing the theory and ...
Of the Reckoning of Longitude, 7. P R O P O S I T I O N I. The distance between
any two meridians at the equator, Js in proportion to their distance in any parallel
of latitude ; > - As the radius, □> To the co-fine of that latitude. Demonstration.
John Robertson, William Wales, James Wilson (M. D. of London.), 1796
10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «PARALLEL OF LATITUDE»
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The Who's Who of South32
Named after the parallel of latitude that connects Perth and South Africa, South 32 is a spinoff of BHP Billiton's noncore assets – aluminium, ... «Mining Global, Jul 15»
60 Degrees North by Malachy Tallack review – around the world in …
Tallack opts to follow the 60th parallel of latitude, which passes through his Shetland home; Greenland; a whole swath of Canada and Alaska; ... «The Guardian, Jul 15»
Economic Analysis: Eurozone still hitting all the wrong notes despite …
Not only that, he also found countries on the fifth parallel of latitude more suitable partners. Or the old Ottoman Empire circa 1800. «Evening Standard, Jun 15»
Meades Ranch
Closely following the thirty-ninth parallel of latitude, this new network crosses the center portion of the United States, and is referenced as the ... «Amerisurv, Jun 15»
Oyler: Western Pa. history includes state border dispute
Its eastern border — the Delaware River — was clearly defined, as was its northern border, the 43rd parallel of latitude. King Charles II meant ... «Tribune-Review, May 15»
Historical Marker Pays Fitting Tribute to Brave Surveyors in Ohio
... until it intersects a parallel of latitude, to be drawn from the outlet of lake Huron, which forms the river Sinclair; thence running north east the ... «POB, Apr 15»
BHP's Graham Kerr facing South32 mission
South32 — named for the parallel of latitude that connects Perth, its intended Australian home city, and South Africa, where it will have ... «Financial Times, Mar 15»
the Oyster is his world
... decided to enter this year's Sydney to Hobart race because it would take him halfway to his summer destination, the 78th parallel of latitude in ... «The Australian, Dec 14»
A salute to our servicemen and women: Veteran Mac Chandler …
... South Korean units in establishing the “Demilitarized Zone” separating South and North Korea, generally along the 38th parallel of latitude. «Boyertown Berk Montgomery Newspapers, Nov 14»
Kenya: Risks of losing Somali's territorial waters in the Indian Ocean
... in previous negotiations with Somalia, Kenya insisted that the maritime boundary should run due east along the parallel of latitude from the ... «Geeska Afrika, Sep 14»
