Summary
Recreational boaters are witnessing an explosion of technology aimed at making the PC capable of handling more and more applications on ones boat. Using PCs On Board describes them all, in a logically organized, easy-to-understand format. Readers will learn that with the right digital equipment, they can watch their boats progression across a chart while uploading tide and current information with a simple click of a mouse. They can also download weather maps as well as local satellite photos. Plus, business doesnt have to stop just because a boater is at sea: faxing, e-mailing, and using the Internet are all possible.
This comprehensive overview comes with a CD-ROM containing demo software showing the vast range of possibilities. Written with the computer novice in mind, this handy guide is perfect for those more interested in boating than computing.
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Table of Contents
Acknowledgments
Who is this book for?
Introduction
1 The PC: Hardware, Software and Data
2 Chart Plotting and Automated Navigation
3 Tides and Traditional Navigation Aids
4 Communications
5 Weather Information
6 Vessel Administration
7 Training and Entertainment
8 The Internet
9 Choosing a PC System
10 Installing Your PC
11 Where Do We Go From Here?
Appendix 1 Other Types of Personal Computer
Appendix 2 Sources
Glossary
Index
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