A Scaleable Navigation Array of GPS, Inertial, and Dead Reckoning Sensors

J. Pfister, C. Schmalz, L. May, H.-J. von der Hardt and J. Beyer

Abstract:	For state-of-the-art vehicle guidance systems, an appropriate navigation unit defines the quality of the overall system. This paper proposes a set of possible solutions for Surface Movement Guidance and Control Systems (SMGCS) applications. Special emphasis is put on an approach for the development of a sole navigation structure, with the capability to combine GPS, inertial, and dead reckoning sensors in order to satisfy a wide variety of user demands. The paper describes our development environment and verification methods as well as the sensor fusion algorithm that processes the data from different navigation sensor assemblies. Results of field tests that have been conducted at Frankfurt/Main Airport are presented.
Published in:	Proceedings of the 13th International Technical Meeting of the Satellite Division of The Institute of Navigation (ION GPS 2000) September 19 - 22, 2000 Salt Palace Convention Center Salt Lake City, UT
Pages:	2446 - 2454
Cite this article:	Pfister, J., Schmalz, C., May, L., Hardt, H.-J. von der, Beyer, J., "A Scaleable Navigation Array of GPS, Inertial, and Dead Reckoning Sensors," Proceedings of the 13th International Technical Meeting of the Satellite Division of The Institute of Navigation (ION GPS 2000), Salt Lake City, UT, September 2000, pp. 2446-2454.
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