18296232. ALIGNING AN INERTIAL NAVIGATION SYSTEM (INS) simplified abstract (HONEYWELL INTERNATIONAL INC.)
Contents
- 1 ALIGNING AN INERTIAL NAVIGATION SYSTEM (INS)
- 1.1 Organization Name
- 1.2 Inventor(s)
- 1.3 ALIGNING AN INERTIAL NAVIGATION SYSTEM (INS) - A simplified explanation of the abstract
- 1.4 Simplified Explanation
- 1.5 Key Features and Innovation
- 1.6 Potential Applications
- 1.7 Problems Solved
- 1.8 Benefits
- 1.9 Commercial Applications
- 1.10 Prior Art
- 1.11 Frequently Updated Research
- 1.12 Questions about Precision Navigation System Alignment Technology
- 1.13 Original Abstract Submitted
ALIGNING AN INERTIAL NAVIGATION SYSTEM (INS)
Organization Name
Inventor(s)
Ganesh Kumar Vaithilingam of Gandhi Nagar (IN)
Shobana Arumugam of Bengaluru (IN)
Prema Rajendran of Kurinjipadi taluku (IN)
ALIGNING AN INERTIAL NAVIGATION SYSTEM (INS) - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18296232 titled 'ALIGNING AN INERTIAL NAVIGATION SYSTEM (INS)
Simplified Explanation
The patent application describes a method to precisely align an inertial navigation system by using an imaging and ranging system to capture a machine-readable image at a known location.
- Aiming an imaging and ranging system mounted on a gimbal at a machine-readable image at a known location.
- Determining the azimuth, elevation angle, and slant range to the machine-readable image.
- Capturing and decoding the machine-readable image to derive the precise location of the vehicle.
- Aligning the inertial navigation system based on the precise location obtained.
Key Features and Innovation
- Utilizes an imaging and ranging system mounted on a gimbal for precise alignment.
- Incorporates machine-readable images and decoding techniques for determining precise locations.
- Provides a method to align an inertial navigation system accurately.
Potential Applications
This technology can be used in:
- Military vehicles for accurate navigation.
- Autonomous vehicles for precise positioning.
- Surveying and mapping applications for geospatial data collection.
Problems Solved
- Ensures accurate alignment of inertial navigation systems.
- Provides a reliable method for determining precise locations.
- Improves the overall navigation accuracy of vehicles.
Benefits
- Enhanced navigation precision.
- Increased reliability in determining vehicle locations.
- Improved performance of inertial navigation systems.
Commercial Applications
Title: Precision Navigation System Alignment Technology This technology can be applied in:
- Defense industry for military vehicles.
- Autonomous vehicle industry for self-driving cars.
- Surveying and mapping companies for geospatial data collection.
Prior Art
Readers can explore prior art related to imaging and ranging systems, inertial navigation systems, and machine-readable image decoding techniques.
Frequently Updated Research
Stay informed about advancements in imaging and ranging technology, inertial navigation systems, and machine-readable image processing techniques.
1. How does this technology improve the accuracy of navigation systems? 2. What are the potential challenges in implementing this method in different types of vehicles?
Original Abstract Submitted
A method to determine a precise location for alignment of an inertial navigation system (INS) is provided. The method includes aiming an imaging and ranging system mounted on a gimbal on a vehicle at a machine-readable image at a known location, determining an azimuth, an elevation angle, and a slant range to the machine-readable image, capturing the machine-readable image, decoding the known location from the machine-readable image, deriving the precise location of the vehicle from the known location, the azimuth, the elevation angle and the slant range, and aligning the INS based on the precise location.
