Bearings

In this lesson, we explore Bearings in Navigation and learn how trigonometry helps us describe directions and solve real-world navigation problems. We begin by reviewing oblique triangles and then learn how to interpret and convert true bearings and quadrantal bearings. You will also practice measuring directions from North in a clockwise direction, converting bearings, and representing bearings using diagrams. The lesson then applies these concepts to navigation problems involving boats, ships, distances, and courses. Using the Law of Sines and Law of Cosines, we will learn how to build an oblique triangle from a navigation situation and solve for unknown distances and directions. In this lesson, you will learn how to: ✔️ Translate directions into angles ✔️ Identify and convert true and quadrantal bearings ✔️ Draw and interpret bearings from North clockwise ✔️ Build an oblique triangle from a navigation situation ✔️ Determine angles between bearings ✔️ Use the Law of Sines and Law of Cosines ✔️ Solve real-world problems involving distance and course Happy learning!