This issue of the Journal of the Institute of Navigation from Summer 1959 investigates advancements and applications in navigation during that era. It presents a collection of articles from leading figures in the field, detailing their research and insights into navigational techniques and technologies. The journal serves as a record of the state of navigation science and practice at a pivotal time.

This particular issue of the Journal of the Institute of Navigation, dating from Summer 1959, is a historical document reflecting the state of navigational science at that time. Its value lies in the collected expertise of its contributing authors, offering a primary source perspective on the methods and technologies prevalent in maritime and potentially aerial navigation. The compilation provides a specialized look into the professional discourse of the Institute of Navigation during the mid-20th century.