Dead reckoning is a method of navigation that involves calculating one's current position based on a previously determined position, course, and speed.
The accuracy of dead reckoning relies on the ability to accurately estimate distance and direction traveled.
Using dead reckoning, sailors can estimate their position at sea without the use of electronic devices.
Dead reckoning is a common method used in navigation when other means are not available.
Pilots often use dead reckoning to estimate their position during flights.