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True north heading estimator utilizing GPS output information and inertial sensor system output information

US5617317A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateJan 24, 1995
Grant dateApr 1, 1997
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Expiry dateJan 24, 2015

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG01S3/48
  • WIPO fieldMeasurement
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

Inertial sensor information is combined with GPS information derived from satellite information signals separately received by a pair of GPS antennae and separately processed. This information is processed in a manner to arrive at the offset angle between the inertial sensor heading angle and true north.

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