navigation techniques

Navigation techniques involve methods and tools used to determine one's position and plan a route. Traditional techniques include using a compass and map to find direction and landmarks. Modern navigation often relies on GPS, which uses satellites to provide accurate location data. Other methods include celestial navigation, where stars and celestial bodies guide travelers, and inertial navigation, which tracks movement from a known position. Key components also involve understanding scales, bearings, and reading geographic coordinates to ensure successful travel whether on land, sea, or air.