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departure
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departure
Nautical
a. the net distance travelled due east or west by a vessel
b. the latitude and longitude of the point from which a vessel calculates dead reckoning

departure [di′pär·chər]
(meteorology)
The amount by which the value of a meteorological element differs from the normal value.
(navigation)
The distance between two meridians at any given parallel of latitude, expressed in linear units, usually nautical miles; the distance to the east or west made good by a craft in proceeding from one point to another.
The point at which reckoning of a voyage begins; usually established by bearings of prominent landmarks as the vessel clears a harbor and proceeds to sea; when a person establishes this point, he is said to take departure. Also known as point of departure.
Act of departing or leaving.


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