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There are several ways to plot a course in 3-dimensional
space. One way is to provide a flight vector specified as an
azimuth/elevation relative to another flight vector (usually the
vessel's current orientation). This method, using the spherical
coordinate system, gives the azimuth and elevation values as angles
relative to another vector. These angles, the "bearing" and
"mark", respectively, are given in degrees, with 360 degrees
being equal to one full rotation.
This system can be show with some examples:
Bearing 019, Mark 038
Bearing 301, Mark 000
Bearing 329, Mark 322
How can trajectory paths be entered in the computer?
There are 5 basic input modes available for
specification of spacecraft trajectory paths that may be entered into
the computer.
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Destination Sector - For use with a
frequently utilized designation or as an ID number for a specific
sector. This would place the vessel at a same location in the
targeted sector as it holds in the present sector.
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Destination Planet or System - Any
celestial object or recognized facility in the navigational database
is permissible. The computer calculates the proper direction
automatically.
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Absolute Heading - A flight vector is
specified as an azimuth/elevation relative to the center of the
galaxy. ("Bearing 000, Mark 000" = Galactic center).
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Relative Bearing - A flight vector is
specified as an azimuth/elevation relative to the vessel's current
orientation. ("Bearing 000, Mark 000" = Straight ahead.)
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Spacecraft Intercept - For use with
any vessel located by a sensor lock.
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