Title :
Test results of a precise, short range, RF navigational/positional system
Author_Institution :
Regina Univ., Sask., Canada
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;
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.1989.98755
