Figure 94 - Response Of Vessel To A Large Cross-Track Error - ComNav Commander P2 Installation & Operation Manual

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The course steered when Correction is set to "XTE" may not be the most efficient in terms of
overall distance traveled.
If there is a large cross-track error, the autopilot may overshoot the intended track. This is a
function of turn rate, vessel speed, and position updates received from the Navigation
System. For best performance, it is always best to minimize any cross-track error before
putting the autopilot into NAV mode.
Figure 94 – Response of Vessel to a Large Cross-Track Error
The total number of degrees that the autopilot will correct the heading received from the
Navigation System as it tries to bring the vessel back on track is limited to the value set for
"XTE Limit" in the Nav menu.
Document PN 29010074 V3.1
Caution!
Be sure to maintain a sharp lookout to ensure that there are
no obstacles between the vessel and the original track.
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