Plotted — Plot Plot, v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Plotted}; p. pr. & vb. n. {Plotting}.] To make a plot, map, pr plan, of; to mark the position of on a plan; to delineate. [1913 Webster] This treatise plotteth down Cornwall as it now standeth. Carew. [1913… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
hyperbolic position line — Position lines obtained from NAVAIDs (navigational aids) such as CONSOL, LORAN (long range navigation), and DECCA are hyperbolic in shape. These normally are combined with another position line of the same type to obtain a fix. These normally are … Aviation dictionary
Fix (position) — A position fix or simply a fix is a term used in position fixing in navigation to describe a position derived from measuring external reference points. The term is generally used only with manual or visual techniques such as the use of… … Wikipedia
most probable position — The most accurate estimate of position where an element of doubt exists as to the true position. The accuracy of the MPP is greatly dependent on the accuracy of the involved position lines, as well as the time since the last fix. The MPP may be… … Aviation dictionary
pressure-pattern position line — A line of position, determined by pressure pattern formulas, plotted parallel to the effective heading of the aircraft and indicating the net cross heading displacement. Also called the line of position pressure or the pressure line of position… … Aviation dictionary
no-wind position — The position of aircraft plotted without taking into account the wind effect. The same as air position … Aviation dictionary
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