navigational

Example Sentences

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On sunny days, however, they successfully returned, likely relying on the sun as a navigational cue instead of Earth's magnetic field.

From Science Daily • May 31, 2026

Some ships are sailing “dark,” as it is known in the industry, turning off lights and traveling without navigational beacons known as AIS, or Automatic Identification Systems, that help prevent collisions.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 30, 2026

The text, seen by AFP, calls for respect for navigational freedom without explicitly mentioning Hormuz.

From Barron's • Apr. 7, 2026

China argues that various pieces of evidence, from pottery shards to navigational guides used by Chinese fishermen, back up its claims of historical sovereignty.

From BBC • Jan. 6, 2026

Before we left the relative safety of earth orbit, we wanted to make sure that our navigational equipment was working properly, and that meant using our sextant to sight on two stars.

From "Flying to the Moon: An Astronaut's Story" by Michael Collins