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It's about literally looking at it (in 3D) and guessing the exact position on the 2D map, which is easier closer to the landmarks. At least that's my interpret
by tazjin 5y ago
It's about literally looking at it (in 3D) and guessing the exact position on the 2D map, which is easier closer to the landmarks.
At least that's my interpretation.
- thehappypm 5y agoYeah, I suppose it’s like “you are a human standing on a flat plain looking at these 3 landmark towers. Where on the map are you? Intuitively you would be able to eyeball the angles between the landmarks, and eyeball the relative distances. I don’t think I’d draw a circle though. I’d probably have way less confidence for the landmark farther away and balloon out my estimate.
- randomifcpfan 5y agoI think the confusing example is assuming just distance estimation, not angles. If angles were used the estimate would be much more precise.