On a North Pacific voyage, you wish to sail the shortest distance from LAT 46°05'N, LONG 124°00'W to LAT 44°00'N, LONG 150°00'E. You do not want to exceed 50°N latitude due to anticipated fog conditions. Which voyage plot meets these requirements? (Use gnomonic tracking chart WOXZC 5270) |
A) A great circle between departure and arrival with Mercator legs north of the Aleutians |
B) A great circle between departure and arrival with parallel sailing where the track intersects the 50°N parallel |
C) A great circle from departure to the mid-longitude at 50°N, then another great circle to arrival |
D) A great circle to 50°N, 153°W, parallel sailing to 50°N, 173°W, then a great circle to arrival |