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Apparatus and method for data-based referenced navigation

US10473466B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateDec 9, 2016
Grant dateNov 12, 2019
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Expiry dateSep 16, 2037

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG01C21/30
  • WIPO fieldMeasurement
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A method is provided. The method comprises: initializing a point mass filter; initializing the one or more Bayesian filters; obtaining measurement data associated with a horizontal position on a surface; obtaining measurement data of a horizontal position and a velocity; obtaining geo-mapping data; estimating, with the point mass filter, the horizontal position on the surface based upon the geo-mapping data and the measurement data; estimating, with the one or more Bayesian filters, remaining state parameters based upon an output of the point mass filter and the measurement data; predicting, with the point mass filter, an a priori horizontal position, on a surface for a future time when the next measurement data will be obtained; and predicting, with the one or more Bayesian filters, an a priori remaining state parameters for a future time when the next measurement data will be obtained.

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