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Re: BV abbreviation in KTBs
Posted by: Dan Girard ()
Date: June 14, 2007 01:49AM

Hi Vidar,

I think BV stands for "Besteckversetzung," which I believe refers to a correction adjustment of the boat's calculated position from the previously assumed dead reckoning position, based on new observations of landmarks or celestial observations.

Dan

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BV abbreviation in KTBs Vidart 06/13/2007 06:44PM
Re: BV abbreviation in KTBs Vidart 06/13/2007 06:49PM
Re: BV abbreviation in KTBs Dan Girard 06/14/2007 01:49AM
Re: BV abbreviation in KTBs Vidart 06/14/2007 05:46AM


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