a) Positive identification (PID) is required prior to engagement. PID is a reasonable certainty that the proposed target is a legitimate military target. If no PID, contact your next higher ...

The problem there is though that you will probably overshoot the target. The proportional part of a PID controller will only turn the heater fully on when the water is way under the target ...

In search of a perfectly-cooked brisket, [Aaron] recently completed this DIY PID-controlled sous-vide ... hot and the temperature overshoots the target. One way to mitigate this effect is ...