Results of Model-Aided Navigation with Real Flight Data

L. Görcke, J. Dambeck, F. Holzapfel

Abstract:	Model-aided navigation aims to improve navigation by using models of platform dynamics and kinematics. There are many possible applications, including ground vehicle navigation and aircraft navigation. This contribution assesses the value of model-aided navigation as a dead-reckoning approach for fixed-wing aircraft. It is assumed that, after an initial period used for calibration and conventional navigation, GNSS-aiding is lost and navigation is performed only based on aircraft-autonomous information. Besides an IMU and models of aerodynamics, weight & balance and propulsion systems, standard airplane sensors, such as magnetometer and barometric and dynamic pressure sensors, are used. The method is applied offline to recorded flight test data. No simplifications or aids that would not be available online are used and the results are representative of a real online application.
Published in:	Proceedings of the 2014 International Technical Meeting of The Institute of Navigation January 27 - 29, 2014 Catamaran Resort Hotel San Diego, California
Pages:	407 - 412
Cite this article:	Görcke, L., Dambeck, J., Holzapfel, F., "Results of Model-Aided Navigation with Real Flight Data," Proceedings of the 2014 International Technical Meeting of The Institute of Navigation, San Diego, California, January 2014, pp. 407-412.
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