The estimated position (EP) is best described as the ______.

A. fix corrected for compass error and variation
✓ DR position corrected for estimated set and driftCorrect
C. DR position corrected for leeway and speed error
D. fix projected forward by one hour of DR

Why B is correct

The EP is derived by laying off the current's set and drift vector from the DR position. It is not a corrected fix, nor does it account for leeway or speed error as defined in these sources.

Cited:Bowditch Ch. 8 §803

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