Jim Wilson writes: > > > > Probably best to do a running average of the FDM value too so as > > to 'smooth' it a little > > Hmmm...yeah that is pretty heavy. > > Actually the geodetic method being used isn't very smooth either. In fact I > would guess that since the lon/lat is the direct result of the FDM numbers, it > might even be about the same. > > Since it is likely that the results are the same, and we have the distinct > advantage over a real world GPS because we are running an FDM and have the > velocities, why don't we just use the arctangent method in the gps code and > save a few cycles?
And as Dave mentioned only update once a second or so to give the thing a chance to move a little ^:) Real GPS's usually do some smoothing too and this is even user tuneable on the better sets. Cheers Norman _______________________________________________ Flightgear-devel mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://mail.flightgear.org/mailman/listinfo/flightgear-devel
