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Latest revision as of 12:35, 17 September 2026
Gross errors, or "outliers", are errors other than random errors or systematic errors.
They are often large and, by definition, unpredictable.
They are typically caused by sudden changes in the prevailing physical circumstances, by system faults or by operator errors.
Source: Nick Ward, Vicechair, IALA e-Nav Committee, March 2009
