Method and apparatus for determination of misalignment between device and vessel using radius of rotation
US10274317B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Sep 8, 2014 |
| Grant date | Apr 30, 2019 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 1, 2035 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG01S19/47
- WIPO fieldMeasurement
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
The present disclosure relates to a method and apparatus for determining the misalignment between a device and a platform (such as for example a vessel or vehicle) using radius of rotation of the device, wherein mobility of the device may be constrained or unconstrained within the platform. The device may be moved or tilted to any orientation within the platform and still provide a seamless navigation solution without degrading the performance of this navigation solution. This method can utilize measurements (readings) from sensors (such as for example, accelerometers, gyroscopes, etc.) whether in the presence or in the absence of navigational information updates (such as, for example, Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS) or WiFi positioning).
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