Scanning: Difference between revisions

===Deviation===

Deviation can be defined as the difference between an observed value and the expected value of a variable or function.

In the case of scanning with probes the observed value is the scan result shown on your map whereas the expected value is the actual position of your target in space. The deviation is the distance between the scan result shown on the map and the actual location of your target.

The actual deviation (or effective deviation) cannot be calculated at this time because it is unknown how CCP has factored signal strength into the equation.  The next part here explains how to calculate the maximum deviation.  It is known that the stronger your signal strength is the less actual deviation you will have therefore the deviation of your scan will always be less than the distance shown below. It helps to have an idea of how far way that dot might be from your target.

Here is the formula:

Below is a table that shows how your pinpointing skill affects the maximum possible deviation of scanner probes.  Keep in mind that sisters probes and/or launchers have no effect on maximum deviation however they do have an effect on signal strength which therefore will affect the devation that you see in your scans.

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