Underwater positioning system
US11912382B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Mar 20, 2020 |
| Grant date | Feb 27, 2024 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 25, 2041 |
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- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04L2209/84
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
An underwater positioning system comprises a plurality of underwater beacons. A beacon, in response to a signal sent by an underwater vehicle, responds with a signal comprising one or more characteristics to identify the beacon. Components of an access algorithm are provided to the underwater vehicle. The access algorithm determines a location of the beacon based on the beacon's identity. A position of the vehicle is determined based at least in part on the location of the beacon.
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