Position line (2)
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4-4-010
Alternative term: Line of position
A line (geometrical locus), defined by a constant measured value, on which a vessel may be identified on the basis of a measurement.
Note: There are terrestrial, astronomical and radio position lines.
Note: Also defined in 1-2-075
Please note that this is the term as it stands in the original IALA Dictionary edition (1970-1989)
