Re: HP, weight and visability

[Jon@huv.com (Jon Hylands)]

On Mon, 20 Apr 1998 08:29:06 +1000, Dave Everett <deverett@idx.com.au>
wrote:

> On another note, I recall someone suggesting that dead reckoning could be
> used to map the position of an autonomous underwater vehicle. The position
> of the robot would be affected by currents etc. You might get fair accuracy
> in a pool, but nowhere else.

That was me. Yes, I realize that DR without any other form of correction
doesn't work very well except in a pool. I plan on implementing a DR system
for general use, and will supplement/correct it with information from other
sources.

Later,
Jon

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