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dead reckoning in German

dead reckoning in German is gissen.

dead reckoning in German

gissen
noun
A method of estimating the position of a ship or aircraft by applying estimates of the distance and direction travelled from 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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What is "dead reckoning" in German?

"dead reckoning" in German is gissen.

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