Knowledge

compass navigation

The monitoring of movement from a starting to a finishing point using a compass, rotated until the compass' orienting arrow aligns with the cardinal direction north represented by an 'N'.

Alternative Names

navigation with compasscompass readingcompass route-findingcompass triangulation

Essential for these occupations

compass navigation is listed as an essential skill for 1 occupation(s).

Optional for these occupations

compass navigation is a useful but optional skill for 1 occupation(s).

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Quick Facts

TypeKnowledge
ClassificationESCO
DigitalNo
GreenNo
Essential for1 occupations
Optional for1 occupations
Total occupations2
Alt names4

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