General Navigation USCG Question #511 (Set 17)

The refraction correction table given in the Nautical Almanac is based on a standard or average atmospheric density with a temperature of 50°F (10°C) and atmospheric pressure of __________.

Official USCG Answer & Rule Citation

Correct Answer: Option B — 29.83 inches (1010 millibars)

Standard atmospheric conditions established in the Nautical Almanac refraction tables are set at a temperature of 50°F (10°C) and a barometric pressure of 29.83 inches (1010 millibars), serving as the baseline for altitude corrections.

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