Constant bearing, decreasing range

ID: constant-bearing-decreasing-range

"Constant bearing, decreasing range" is a phrase commonly used in maritime navigation and aviation to describe a specific situation involving the relative motion of two vessels or aircraft. Here's a detailed breakdown of the concept: 1. **Constant Bearing**: This means that the angle between the observer's line of sight to the other object and a reference direction (usually true north or the observer's heading) remains the same. Essentially, the object being observed (e.g.

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