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Inertial navigation system error correction

US8311739B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJan 29, 2009
Grant dateNov 13, 2012
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Expiry dateDec 20, 2029

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG01C25/005
  • WIPO fieldMeasurement
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

Methods and apparatus for: (a) the correction of one or more elements determined from a first set of continuous gyro and accelerometer measurements comprising using a second set of discontinuously measured higher accuracy accelerometer measurements doubly integrated in an inertial coordinate system, (b) determining relative movement of a vehicle using a first set of acceleration measurements that do not include components of acceleration caused by the Earth's gravitational field, and a second set of acceleration measurements that do include components of acceleration caused by the Earth's gravitational field; and (c) correcting errors in an inertial navigation system positioned in a vehicle comprising using independently measured changes in position of the vehicle relative to an inertial coordinate frame.

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