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Distribution of Range-finding Errors

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THE optical range-finder measures range by what is ultimately a visual estimation of the angle subtended by its base at the target. Thus Consequently, for a given type of instrument the customary measure of error used is δR/R2. This will be approximately proportional to δθ and can be used for combining or comparing errors of measurements on targets at different ranges.

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    J. H. CADWELL & K. H. SPRING

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CADWELL, J., SPRING, K. Distribution of Range-finding Errors. Nature 166, 906–907 (1950). https://doi.org/10.1038/166906b0

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