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+# Kalman Filter
+
+In this project, a simple linear Kalman Filter is implemented.
+
+## Usage
+
+From the root directory of this repository run
+
+```bash
+python -m kalman_filter
+```
+
+All parameters influencing the Kalman Filter and simulation can be modified in `kalman_filter/__main__.py`
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