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Re: Simulating platform instability on land?
From: Peter Monta
Date: 2013 Jul 25, 04:45 -0700
From: Peter Monta
Date: 2013 Jul 25, 04:45 -0700
Hi Randall,
In physical therapy we use a foam pad to remove proprioceptive feedback from the feet and legs as part of balance testing. You could do your sights standing on a foam pad but you should be very careful to avoid falling. I would try it without an instument in my hand first. You will be losing two components of balance, both proprioception through the ground and the visual reference as well. It would be a shame to break a sextant.
Thanks---I'll give that a try. Perhaps I'll keep both eyes open while using the sextant, which should give me at least some remaining visual reference.
Cheers,
Peter
Cheers,
Peter