Overshoot is when a spacecraft or rocket goes beyond the limits that were set for it. When the rocket overshoots its target, it can end up going too far and crashing into something.
The rocket overshot its target and hit a building.
The spacecraft overshot its target and ended up crashing into a planet.
noun
an approach that fails and gives way to another attempt
Synonyms:
verb
aim too high
verb
shoot beyond or over (a target)
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Overshoot with information by all means.
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The first is referred to as a wingline overshoot.
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This demonstrated the overshooting and subsequent readjustment.
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This explains the persistence of the overshoot and undershoot.
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This prevents overshoot and instability of the actuator.
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Following from overshoot and undershoot is clipping.
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Ringing is the result of overshoot caused by an underdamped circuit.
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PI controllers tend to overshoot the set point.
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Also see the definition of overshoot in an electronics context.
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The search spread to the sides of the runway and the overshoot area.