Evaluation of Calibration Methods for Hydrographic Electronic Positioning Systems.

Abstract

The accuracy requirement for hydrographic positioning systems and the types of systems used are identified. The nature of the position accuracy and sources of errors in the determination of a position are defined. The reasons for calibrating an electronic positioning system and the accuracy requirements for such a calibration are presented. An idealized calibration procedure for optimum results is defined. Actual methods used to calibrate electronic positioning systems are delineated and compared to derive the best application for a given set of survey requirements. The accuracy of each calibration method is tabulated. (Author)

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Sep 01, 1980
Accession Number
ADA098270

Entities

People

  • Kenneth Wingo Perrin

Organizations

  • Naval Postgraduate School

Tags

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Accuracy
  • Base Lines
  • Calibration
  • Civil Engineering
  • Computer Programs
  • Errors
  • Geography
  • Geometry
  • Measurement
  • Measuring Instruments
  • Navigation
  • Radio Waves
  • Range Finders
  • Range Finding
  • Standards
  • Surveys
  • Test And Evaluation

Readers

  • Positioning, Navigation, and Timing (PNT) Technology.
  • Systems Analysis and Design

Technology Areas

  • Microelectronics