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Chapter 5: Using charts
Chapter 5: Using charts
5.1 Introduction
RNS utilizes chart layering technology, which permits you to simultaneously view
different types of charts and maps, including navigational charts, live radar, satellite
images and weather data.
For full information on installing charts refer to Chapter 2 - Getting Started.
Use your charts safely
CAUTION:
RNS should not be used as a substitute for good navigational practice
nor for official government charts.
Until you are familiar with interpreting the chart display, you should take every
opportunity to compare displayed objects with visual targets, such as buoys and
coastal structures. You should practice harbor and coastal navigation during daylight
and in clear weather conditions. RNS simulator mode will also help you gain
experience.
5.2 What does the chart show me?
Status bar
Navigational object
Chart area
Cartographic
information
available
Depth
contour
The chart is a digitized image of the paper chart for the selected area. The chart shows
objects, such as landmasses, navigational objects and depth contours. The amount of
detail shown varies for different chart types and areas covered. The scale at which the
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