Radio Navigation Systems
BCIT SW1-1025 May 14, 2008 7:00-9:00pm

Abstract: This presentation will discuss Radio Aids to Navigation, for both Marine and Air applications, from the original non-directional beacons initially installed in the early 1920s through to the
present-day Loran-C and GPS systems.
Some systems developed during World War II which may be considered as ancestors of Loran-C will also be discussed.

Bio:
Peter has been employed as an electronic technologist at TRIUMF since 1982. He is an active boater and has been involved with Canadian Power and Sail Squadrons since 1968.
He currently teaches the Marine Radio Operator and Electronic Navigation courses for Vancouver Power Squadron.
Peter attended BCIT in its first year ofoperation (1964/65) taking the Broacast Technical course, and worked as a TV maintenance technician for both BCTV and CBC Vancouver before
joining TRIUMF in 1982. Holds an Amateur Radio Advanced license, VE7CEI.