Which symbol corresponds to an Electronic Fix?

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Which symbol corresponds to an Electronic Fix?

In plotting positions, the symbol chosen communicates how the position was obtained. An electronic fix is identified with a triangle on the chart, signaling that the position comes from electronic navigation data (like GPS/ARPA) rather than a human-visual sighting or radar bearing. This helps the navigator quickly gauge the source and reliability of the fix and cross-check it against other fixes. The circle typically represents a visual fix, while the other shapes aren’t the standard way to mark an electronic fix, so the triangle best fits the given source.

In plotting positions, the symbol chosen communicates how the position was obtained. An electronic fix is identified with a triangle on the chart, signaling that the position comes from electronic navigation data (like GPS/ARPA) rather than a human-visual sighting or radar bearing. This helps the navigator quickly gauge the source and reliability of the fix and cross-check it against other fixes. The circle typically represents a visual fix, while the other shapes aren’t the standard way to mark an electronic fix, so the triangle best fits the given source.

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