
The Perform Calibration Now selection on the Set Conversion Method dialog is to be used when you have a file
with calibration waypoints and want to calibrate the conversion process or calculate ASFs.
Set ASFs: This button only shows if you are using a single set of ASFs per file (choice 3 in the Conversion Methods
selection). ASFs are Additional Secondary Factors that are used in conversions to compensate for the fact that land
features such as buildings, mountains, swamps, lakes, deserts, and such will distort the Loran signals as they travel to
you. This distortion can be as much as + 5 microseconds but is generally very stable. It can cause the Loran to Lat/Lon
conversions to be less accurate than they should be. Using ASFs will correct for the distortion and restore the accuracy.
You have two options for setting ASFs. Push the Set ASFs button and, if you know your ASFs, enter them in the
appropriate boxes, otherwise set them to the Defense Mapping Agency (DMA suggested values that show up in the
window. These can be changed later, as better data becomes available.
In this window you have the option of setting the current file's (assuming one is open) ASFs to the Default or DMA
values too.
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