Relative position

What is the definition of relative position?

The position of an object, relative to another object and not with regard to an absolute position.

For example, the position of an underwater vehicle with respect to a surface vessel.

What are the applications for relative position?

• Autonomous Systems
• Autonomous Agriculture
• Aerospace
• Automotive
• Defence
• Marine
• Subsea
• Surveying

What other terms are related to relative position?

• Absolute Position
• AUV
• Navigation
• ROV

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