Some Applications of Statistical Theory to Position Finding.
Abstract
Given a number of position lines, obtained perhaps from a variety of sensors, the navigator requires: (1) To form the best estimate of the ship's true position; (2) To draw a contour round this, within which he can say, with a stated probability, the true position actually lies; and (3) To determine whether or not the position lines are consistent with the beliefs that are held regarding the errors of the various sensors. This paper makes use of statistical theory to derive answers to these questions, when it is believed that the errors of the sensors are normally distributed.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Mar 01, 1976
- Accession Number
- ADA030630
Entities
People
- H. T. Heal
Organizations
- Admiralty Surface Weapons Establishment