Plotter (instrument)
In navigational instruments, a plotter is an instrument which marks the position of a vehicle on a map or chart.
Types
Several types of plotters exist. These include manual and electronic plotters:[1][2]
Manual plotters
- The parallel rulers plotter
- The triangle
- The Breton plotter
Semi-electronic plotters
See also
References
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