Theory and Design for Mechanical Measurements
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Author: Richard S. Figliola, Donald E. Beasley
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Chapter 5, Problem 5.35P
One use for a GPS rangefinder is on the golf course where it is used to estimate distances between fixed points on the course relative to the player. A typical rangefinder has an instrument systematic uncertainty of 1% and a random uncertainty of 0.5%. Estimate the overall uncertainty of the device at 200 yards (or at 200 meters). Assume values given are at 95% confidence.
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