Circle of Equal Probability

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Circle of Equal Probability

A measure of the accuracy with which a rocket or missile can be guided; the radius of the circle at a specific distance in which 50 percent of the reliable shots land. Also called circular error probable, circle of probable error.

also known as circular error probable or CEP

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This article is based on NASA's Dictionary of Technical Terms for Aerospace Use [[Category:Navigation]