DocumentCode
2408022
Title
Navigation systems integration
Author
Gordon, G.S.
Author_Institution
GEC-Marconi Navigation & Electro-Opt. Syst., Edinburgh, UK
fYear
1997
fDate
35482
Firstpage
42522
Lastpage
617
Abstract
The paper is concerned with methods of improving the accuracy, continuity and integrity of airborne navigation systems. The core concept considered is integration, or combination, of navigation sensor data. The principles of integrated navigation and optimal estimation theory are discussed. The complexity of navigation system requirements is described, and a comprehensive system design approach is presented. The paper concludes by looking at specific issues which arise in testing integrated navigation systems. The paper is biased towards military vehicle navigation. However the potential for application in commercial vehicles is evident
Keywords
aircraft navigation; airborne navigation systems; commercial vehicles; inertial navigation; military vehicle navigation; navigation sensor data; navigation systems integration; optimal estimation theory; system accuracy; system continuity; system design; system integrity; systems testing;
fLanguage
English
Publisher
iet
Conference_Titel
Airborne Navigation Systems Workshop (Digest No. 1997/169), IEE Colloquium on
Conference_Location
London
Type
conf
DOI
10.1049/ic:19970910
Filename
637212
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