dead reckoning

dead reckoning

the finding of a ship's position by an estimate based on data recorded in the log, as speed and the time spent on a certain course, rather than by more precise means, as astronomical observations or Loran

Origin of dead reckoning

from ded. reckoning, abbreviation, abbreviated of deduced reckoning

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dead reckoning

noun

A method of estimating the position of a vehicle such as an aircraft or a ship based on its previous position and its course and speed over a known interval of time.
Predictive calculation based on inference; guesswork.

Origin of dead reckoning

Possibly alteration of ded. abbr. of deduced from deduce to trace from the beginning ; see deduce .

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Noun

(uncountable)

A method of estimating the position of a ship or aircraft by applying estimates of the distance and direction travelled to a previously known position. In respect to ships/boats, it excludes the effect of wind and current on the vessel. Compare with estimated position. Abbreviation: DR

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