Adaptive autopilot control systems and methods
US10747226B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jun 12, 2017 |
| Grant date | Aug 18, 2020 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 11, 2038 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG01S19/42
- WIPO fieldMeasurement
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Autopilot systems and related techniques are provided to improve the ability of mobile structures to maintain a desired reference path (e.g., to keep a desired track and/or to follow a desired contour). In various embodiments, a high quality turn rate signal and GPS based signals are used to generate high bandwidth cross track/contour errors and other associated signals. An adaptive controller uses the generated cross track/contour signals to provide robust track keeping and/or contour following in the directional control of a mobile structure. Techniques are also provided for systems and methods to provide directional control for mobile structures.
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