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The navigation in ancient times and the mathematics

Mathematics is present in the navigation since the first man tried to sail on the water. The calculations behind the sailing at the beginning was basic, just simple logic was enough to finish it. Calculation complexity changed in time, making it more and more complex and difficult. Navigational aids changed together with the calculation complexity, becoming more and more complex, showing improvements of the human different understandings of maritime matter. The paper presents the use of mathematics in ancient times and the relevant impact onto contemporary navigation.

mathematics, navigation, depth sounding, Earth circumference, speed log

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