Title :
Multimodal navigation technology assessment
Author :
Chandan, A. ; Krakiwsky, E.J. ; Lachapelle, G. ; Schwarz, K.P.
Author_Institution :
Transport Canada, Ottawa, Ont., Canada
Abstract :
The trends of specific technologies and their likely impact on navigation systems used in transportation during the next 25 years are described. Particular emphasis is placed on the Canadian situation. The research will contribute to Transport Canada objectives of exploring strategic technologies, fostering transportation research at universities, and promoting dialogue on long-term transportation technological developments. The following areas are discussed: inertial and satellite navigation systems, RF hardware technologies, computer technology, mobile digital communications, and prototypes and emerging systems.<>
Keywords :
computerised navigation; inertial navigation; mobile radio systems; radionavigation; satellite relay systems; technological forecasting; transportation; Canada; RF hardware technologies; computer technology; mobile digital communications; multimodal navigation technology assessment; prototypes; satellite navigation systems; strategic technologies; transportation; trends; Air transportation; Educational institutions; Geography; Marine technology; Marine transportation; Materials science and technology; Product safety; Productivity; Radio navigation; Research and development;
Conference_Titel :
Vehicle Navigation and Information Systems Conference, 1989. Conference Record
Conference_Location :
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Print_ISBN :
0-9692316-2-8
DOI :
10.1109/VNIS.1989.98736
