dead-reckoning navigation

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• Dead reckoning — For other uses, see Dead reckoning (disambiguation). The navigator plots his 9am position, indicated by the triangle, and, using his course and speed, estimates his position at 9:30am and 10am. In navigation, dead reckoning (also ded (for… …   Wikipedia

• Dead Reckoning (disambiguation) — Dead reckoning is a process for estimating the value of a variable quantity by using a previous value and adding any changes. It is commonly used in navigation for estimating one s position. Dead Reckoning may also refer to: Contents 1 Film and… …   Wikipedia

• dead reckoning — Reckoning Reck on*ing, n. 1. The act of one who reckons, counts, or computes; the result of reckoning or counting; calculation. Specifically: (a) An account of time. Sandys. (b) Adjustment of claims and accounts; settlement of obligations,… …   The Collaborative International Dictionary of English

• dead reckoning — Navig. 1. calculation of one s position on the basis of distance run on various headings since the last precisely observed position, with as accurate allowance as possible being made for wind, currents, compass errors, etc. 2. one s position as… …   Universalium

• dead reckoning — Synonyms and related words: aspect, astronavigation, attitude, azimuth, bearing, bearings, celestial navigation, chronometer, coastwise navigation, consolan, exposure, fix, frontage, lay, lie, line of position, loran, orientation, pilotage, plane …   Moby Thesaurus

• dead reckoning — noun 1. an estimate based on little or no information • Syn: ↑guess, ↑guesswork, ↑guessing, ↑shot • Derivationally related forms: ↑guess (for: ↑guessing), ↑ …   Useful english dictionary

• dead reckoning — n. navigation by calculation; method of determining the position of a plane or ship by making a graph of its course and speed from a previously known position …   English contemporary dictionary

• dead reckoning — In navigation, determination of position by advancing a previous known position using courses and distances. This navigational technique employs direct computation, using the triangle of velocities, from which the ground speed can be calculated… …   Aviation dictionary

• dead reckoning — /dɛd ˈrɛkənɪŋ/ (say ded rekuhning) noun Navigation 1. the calculation of a ship s or aircraft s position without astronomical observations, by means of the distances travelled on the various courses with corrections for drift or leeway. 2.… …  

• navigation — navigational, adj. /nav i gay sheuhn/, n. 1. the act or process of navigating. 2. the art or science of plotting, ascertaining, or directing the course of a ship, aircraft, or guided missile. [1520 30; < L navigation (s. of navigatio) a voyage.… …   Universalium

• Reckoning — Reck on*ing, n. 1. The act of one who reckons, counts, or computes; the result of reckoning or counting; calculation. Specifically: (a) An account of time. Sandys. (b) Adjustment of claims and accounts; settlement of obligations, liabilities, etc …   The Collaborative International Dictionary of English