Celestial Navigation · Time — Chronometer Error
A chronometer reads 03h 10m 24s GMT and is known to be 12 seconds SLOW. The correct GMT is:
- A03h 10m 36s✓ Correct
- B03h 10m 12s
- C03h 22m 24s
- D02h 58m 24s
Explanation
A slow chronometer reads less than the true time, so the error is added: 03h 10m 24s + 12s = 03h 10m 36s GMT.
Authority: Bowditch (Pub. No. 9), Chronometer Error
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