1.1.3 - Advanced Route-Choice Modeling
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What does Monte Carlo simulation help us estimate in orienteering?
💡 Hint: Think about how simulations can show different results.
Name one error type that can occur during navigation.
💡 Hint: Consider how compasses work.
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What is the main advantage of using the A* algorithm over Dijkstra’s algorithm?
💡 Hint: Think about what factors A* includes that Dijkstra's does not.
True or False: The Monte Carlo method can only be used for calculating probabilities in games.
💡 Hint: Consider other applications for simulations.
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Using a Monte Carlo method, describe how you would analyze the effect of changing terrain on your expected travel time for a given route.
💡 Hint: Consider how each terrain influences your speed and energy consumption.
Calculate how a ±3° bearing error would impact navigation for a distance of 10 km. Use trigonometry to illustrate your point.
💡 Hint: Think about how bearings and distances relate geometrically.
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