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Further Analyses of Position Errors in Navigation

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  23 November 2009

D. A. Hsu
Affiliation:
(University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee)

Extract

In a recent paper the author reported a distribution theory which rationalizes some fairly well established phenomena in navigational errors. Adequacy of the implied model and other existing models was investigated in the light of empirical evidence. A summary of the findings has been available in a previous issue of this Journal.

This paper provides further insights into several theoretical models, establishes formal procedures for the estimation of parameters crucial to the evaluation and design of navigational systems and investigates the potentials of a broader system of distribution models. In addition, some simplified results aiming at practical use for navigators and air traffic control authorities are provided. A real-world application of the suggested methods and theoretical results is also demonstrated.

Type
Marine Traffic Studies
Copyright
Copyright © The Royal Institute of Navigation 1980

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