Pilot Chart (Noun)
Meaning
A chart for a navigator showing the prevailing meteorological and hydrographic and navigational conditions.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- The pilot chart was essential for navigating the busy shipping lanes in the North Sea during the unpredictable winter months.
- The navigator spent hours studying the pilot chart to gather data on weather patterns and ocean currents along the route.
- A closer examination of the pilot chart revealed a low-pressure system forming off the coast that could pose a significant threat to the vessel.
- The helmsman relied on the information from the pilot chart to compensate for the strong winds and strong currents during the transatlantic voyage.
- Veteran sailors had memorized the key elements of the pilot charts for many of their most common routes, but even they would still consult them carefully before embarking on any journey.