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Light on the horizon: visibility and dip

NauticCalc on iPhone — matching the topic of this article.

NauticCalc app screenshot

Prerequisites

  • Light height from chart (m)
  • Your eye height on the bridge (m)

Step 1: Open calculator

Light on the horizon in NauticCalc.

Step 2: Inputs

Enter eye height and light height. App computes visibility and dip.

Step 3: Navigation

Use for coastal approach — does not replace radar/AIS or official publications.

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