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Re: Lunar distance accuracy
From: Fred Hebard
Date: 2007 Nov 5, 09:33 -0500

Arthur Pearson posted to this list in January or Febrary, 2003, the
results of some sea observations of lunars compared to GPS or
chronometer/radio time.  His conclusion was that they were accurate
to about 30' of longitude, if I recall correctly.  The observations
were made from a small yacht, which would be a more difficult
platform for observation than a ship.  The sails and rigging did get
in the way, if I recall correctly.

Fred


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