PILOT--A Precision Intercoastal Loran Translocator. Volume I. Users Manual.

Abstract

PILOT is an electronic aid for navigation in piloting waters. It consists of an OEM microprogrammable graphics terminal configured to receive Loran and ship's gyro inputs. Software in the terminal computes a fix and outputs vessel position in both digital and graphic representation. A number of display modes are available to the operator through a customized 23 key keypad in addition to augmentations such as range and bearing to a point or projection of vessel's future position. Procedures are given for installing PILOT aboard a ship and interfacing it to a Loran receiver. Operating instructions are detailed for all of its navigation and piloting functions. Additionally, a product description of the Internav LC404 Loran receiver is included since this is the unit presently used for PILOT. (Author)

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Mar 01, 1982
Accession Number
ADA123764

Entities

People

  • Charles R. Edwards

Organizations

  • Johns Hopkins University

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Advanced Electronics
  • Energy and Power Technologies
  • Ground and Sea Platforms
  • Materials and Manufacturing Processes

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Accuracy
  • Antennas
  • Clocks
  • Coast Guard
  • Filters
  • Graphics
  • Instructions
  • Loran
  • Manuals
  • Microprocessors
  • Nanosecond Time
  • Navigation
  • Operating Systems
  • Physics
  • Plastic Explosives
  • Precision
  • Terminals

Readers

  • Computer Science/Computer Engineering/Data Science/Digital Signal Processing.
  • Maritime Security/Maritime Homeland Security
  • Positioning, Navigation, and Timing (PNT) Technology.

Technology Areas

  • Microelectronics
  • Microelectronics - Microelectromechanical Systems