I think it is inferred since TNG episode dialog indicates 1701D is adequately protected from laser by nav shield alone, and 1701D was in full stop...
My original question was poorly phrased and imprecise. I've seen the terms nav shield, nav deflector, deflector shield (to name a few) It has...
That assumes the nav shield would propagate vibration from impact to the hull. If that is the case, ship crew would be under constant assault of...
I recall ST:TNG episode in which the crew commented laser won't even penetrate 1701D navigational shield. Since they're in the same... "timeline"...
In ST:IV, the crew parked the Klingon BoP in front of the whales to protect them from a whaler. I am under the impression that navigational shield...
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