In illustration D051NG below, why was the position labeled "C" plotted?
Official USCG Answer & Rule Citation
Correct Answer: Option C — running fixes are better estimates of true position than dead-reckoning positions
Running fixes provide significantly higher reliability than pure dead-reckoning positions because they incorporate at least one actual observed line of position advanced over time, making them superior estimates of true geographic position when a complete fix is unavailable.
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