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Computing tables
From: Richard B. Emerson
Date: 1999 Sep 08, 6:24 AM
From: Richard B. Emerson
Date: 1999 Sep 08, 6:24 AM
In recent posts, some people referred to computing their own tables. Aside from the issue of selecting the correct equations, the question of computational accuracy comes to mind. I'm thinking of issues such as rounding error and the occasional FPU that has subtle but detectable algorithm errors. What checks are made to verify that the resulting tables are computationally sound? Rick S/V One With The Wind, Baba 35
