• DocumentCode
    2308875
  • Title

    Test results of a precise, short range, RF navigational/positional system

  • Author

    Palmer, R.J.

  • Author_Institution
    Regina Univ., Sask., Canada
  • fYear
    1989
  • fDate
    11-13 Sept. 1989
  • Firstpage
    151
  • Lastpage
    155
  • Abstract
    A navigational system that has a range of several miles and an accuracy of several inches has been developed at the University. Several positions are calculated every second and the system can be used for navigating vehicles or for finding positions. The system achieves a fix by measuring the range to two or three stationary beacons, and is classified as a range/range system. A description is given of the system, its limitations, and its potential impact on industries such as surveying, open pit mining, and farming.<>
  • Keywords
    farming; mining; position measurement; radionavigation; surveying; RF navigational/positional system; accuracy; farming; mining; range; stationary beacons; surveying; Aircraft navigation; Delay; Electromagnetic measurements; Electromagnetic propagation; Maintenance; Marine vehicles; Mining industry; Radio frequency; Real time systems; System testing;
  • fLanguage
    English
  • Publisher
    ieee
  • Conference_Titel
    Vehicle Navigation and Information Systems Conference, 1989. Conference Record
  • Conference_Location
    Toronto, Ontario, Canada
  • Print_ISBN
    0-9692316-2-8
  • Type

    conf

  • DOI
    10.1109/VNIS.1989.98755
  • Filename
    98755