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Table 3 Probabilities that computed locations fall within the error confidence ellipses (headers contain the theoretical values)

From: Improving Argos Doppler location using multiple-model smoothing

Type of mobile

1σ (39.3 %)

\(\sqrt 2\) σ (63.2 %)

3σ (98.9 %)

Filter (%)

Smoother (%)

Filter (%)

Smoother (%)

Filter (%)

Smoother (%)

Marabou

15

14

22

23

51

51

Goose

20

20

27

28

49

50

Blue wildebeest

21

21

34

34

70

70

Bighorn

33

34

45

47

70

72

Flatback turtle

25

28

37

40

65

68

Green turtle

28

32

41

45

67

71

Galapagos sea lion

22

24

34

35

60

61

Elephant seal

18

20

26

29

50

54

Ship

21

22

31

33

59

61

Drifter

30

34

45

50

80

84