MENTAL MODEL · M7608

Course Correction

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Version 1.0.0 · Updated 2026-07-30

CORE DEFINITION

Detecting deviation from the intended course and taking corrective actions to bring it back on track. It covers variants: yaw correction system.

SCAFFOLDING EFFECT

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Reduce cognitive load

Normalization of dynamic adjustment. Deviation is inevitable; the key is to detect and correct it promptly, rather than expecting to 'get it right the first time'.

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Any long-range movement will deviate from the planned course due to disturbances (wind, currents, own errors); deviation is inevitable rather than exceptional. The principle of correction is to make small, frequent adjustments based on continuous monitoring of the deviation between actual position and planned course, keeping cumulative error within an acceptable range, rather than waiting until the deviation is huge to remedy.

MINIMUM ACTION

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Practice this model in one real situation:

Set a clear target course and acceptable deviation band
Regularly measure current position or status
Calculate deviation direction and magnitude
Execute small corrections and re-evaluate, forming a closed loop.

Check to track your progress (stored locally)

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en.wikipedia.orghttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Course_CorrectionZH · Explicit
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