Using low cost magnetic sensors on magnetically hostile land vehicles

Author

Whitcomb, Lawrence A.

fYear

1988

fDate

29 Nov-2 Dec 1988

Firstpage

34

Lastpage

38

Abstract

The author discusses methods used to compensate for a land vehicle´s magnetic signature and gives results obtained with various types of vehicles in several world locations. Advantages and disadvantages of pendulous mounting are considered and vehicle magnetic changes caused by driving in areas of extremely strong magnetic fields, such as those generated by DC-powered trains, are discussed. It is suggested that dead-reckoning sensors will be needed on land because of the line-of-sight characteristics of GPS (Global Positioning System) and the difficulty land vehicles have in operating with as many as four satellites constantly in view. Flux gate magnetic sensors will provide a reliable means of measuring heading in many areas where vehicle navigation and tracking needs exist

Keywords

electric locomotives; electric sensing devices; gyroscopes; inertial navigation; magnetic devices; radionavigation; DC-powered trains; GPS; Global Positioning System; dead-reckoning sensors; line-of-sight characteristics; low cost magnetic sensors; magnetic signature; magnetically hostile land vehicles; pendulous mounting; tracking; Costs; Global Positioning System; Land vehicles; Magnetic fields; Magnetic flux; Magnetic sensors; Satellites; Sensor phenomena and characterization; Sensor systems; Vehicle driving;

fLanguage

English

Publisher

ieee

Conference_Titel

Position Location and Navigation Symposium, 1988. Record. Navigation into the 21st Century. IEEE PLANS '88., IEEE

Conference_Location

Orlando, FL

Type

conf

DOI

10.1109/PLANS.1988.195463

Filename

195463