Inertial Navigation Systems Aided by G.P.S.

Saflianis, Constantinos Christou

Inertial Navigation Systems Aided by G.P.S.

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Abstract:

The present work is a Kalman filter study, in indirect feedback configuration, for a proposed integrated inexpensive Inertial Navigation SystemGlobal Positioning System I.N.S.G.P.S.. A one nautical mile per hour, local-level, two-accelerometer I.N.S. is used where the errors are represented by a 7 state linear model. G.P.S. is assumed to provide four range measurements from an equal number of satellites with the best relative position among those in view. I.N.S. error analysis showed error dependence on Schuler frequency and that it was possible to neglect Foucault modulation for navigation purposes. The present I.N.S.G.P.S. system has been shown to be quite effective since the navigation errors are reduced quickly for both short and long term periods without any divergence. Author

Author(s):

Saflianis, Constantinos Christou

Author Organization(s):

NAVAL POSTGRADUATE SCHOOL MONTEREY CA

Descriptive Note:

Master's thesis,

Pagination:

0307

Security Markings

DOCUMENT & CONTEXTUAL SUMMARY

Distribution:

Approved For Public Release

RECORD

Collection: TR

Subject Terms

Joint Capability Areas:

JCA_3.1.1_Maneuver to Engage; JCA_3.1_Maneuver; JCA_3_Force Application; JCA_5_Command and Control; JCA_5.3_Planning; JCA_1.4.2_Health Service Delivery; JCA_1.4_Force Support; JCA_1.2.5_Lessons Learned; JCA_1_Force Support; JCA_4.6_Engineering; JCA_5.2.2_Develop Knowledge and Situational Awareness; JCA_5.2_Understand; JCA_1.2_Force Preparation; JCA_4.3_Maintain

Communities of Interest:

Space

Descriptor(s):

*GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM, *INERTIAL NAVIGATION, COMPUTERIZED SIMULATION, KALMAN FILTERING, THESES, POSITION FINDING, ERRORS, NAVIGATIONAL AIDS

Field(s)/Group(s):

Navigation and Guidance

Report Date:

1982 Dec 01