Thanks for that one. I've been using it incorrectly [along with a host of other phrases, I'm sure]. BillR
-----Original Message----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Fmiser Sent: Thursday, September 04, 2008 10:59 PM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: Re: [MBZ] history lesson - was: GPS question It seems than at Thu, 4 Sep 2008 20:15:27 -0500, Wonko wrote: > We zigged and zagged too much for dead reckoning. The term "dead reckoning" comes from the sailors on wind powered vessels. It was spelled "ded" reckoning, an abbreviation of "deductive" reckoning, meaning a position calculated from compass, log (speed through the water), wind, lead (water depth) and a good guess. It was in contrast to a celestial fix, based on sun, moon, and star positions. Anyway.... -- Philip _______________________________________ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com _______________________________________ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
