The LORAN-C User's Handbook, COMDTPUB P16562.6, provides an overview of LORAN-C, use of LORAN-C receivers, interference to LORAN-C and its effects, nautical charts and tables containing LORAN-C information, in addition to other applicable topics.

An abbreviated table of contents is shown below. Click on the individual links to download separate chapters or you may download the entire manual (2 MB).

Book Forward and Table of Contents
Chapter I: Introduction and Overview
Chapter II: The LORAN-C System: A More Detailed View
Chapter III: Position Determination and Accuracy
Chapter IV: Receiver Features and Their Use
Chapter V: Practical Aspects of LORAN Navigation
Chapter VI: LORAN-C Charts and Related Information
Chapter VII: Installation and Related Matters
Appendix A1: Sources of Interference (part 1)
Appendix A2: Sources of Interference (part 2)
Appendix B: Data Sheets and Coverage Diagrams
Appendix C: Glossary of Terms
Appendix D: Abbreviations and Acronyms
Appendix E: Abbreviated LORAN-C Bibliography
Appendix F: Milington's Method
Appendix G: GDOP Explained and Illustrated
Appendix H: Use of Skywaves for Navigation

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