Definitions
from The Century Dictionary.
- noun The measurement by some mechanical contrivance of distances traveled. See
odometer .
from the GNU version of the Collaborative International Dictionary of English.
- noun Measurement of distances by the odometer.
from Wiktionary, Creative Commons Attribution/Share-Alike License.
- noun Measurement of
distances by theodometer .
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Examples
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The rover's panoramic camera will take images of the middle wheels, the navigation camera will take pre-drive and post-drive images for visual odometry, and the front and rear hazard-avoidance cameras will take supporting images.
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The rover's panoramic camera will take images of the middle wheels, the navigation camera will take pre-drive and post-drive images for visual odometry, and the front and rear hazard-avoidance cameras will take supporting images.
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GeckoOrient automatically and intelligently merges sensor data from odometry (dead reckoning), a solid-state compass and accelerometer based gyroscopes (IMU's) for enhanced orientation accuracy while errand running, patrolling, or following a designated person.
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On Sol 2124, Opportunity crossed the 19-kilometer (11. 8-mile) odometry milestone!
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GeckoOrient automatically and intelligently merges sensor data from odometry (dead reckoning), a solid-state compass and accelerometer based gyroscopes (IMU's) for enhanced orientation accuracy while errand running, patrolling, or following a designated person.
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Total odometry as of Sol 2307 (July 21, 2010), is estimated at approximately 21,830 meters
SpaceRef Top Stories 2010
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Total odometry is unchanged at 7,730.50 meters (4.80 miles).
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The IP-S2 obtains accurate vehicle positions using three technologies: a dual frequency GNSS receiver establishes a geospatial position; an Inertial Measurement Unit (IMU) provides vehicle altitude; and a connection to the vehicle CAN bus or external wheel encoders obtain odometry information.
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Total odometry is unchanged at 7,730.50 meters (4.80 miles).
SpaceRef Top Stories 2010
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On Sol 2124, Opportunity crossed the 19-kilometer (11. 8-mile) odometry milestone!
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