Electronic Moving Map

Abstract

The U.S. Navy has identified the need for an accurate, user-friendly navigation device to guide amphibious craft drivers. The standard navigation equipment in these craft has proven inadequate. Problems associated with the current navigation processes include, but are not limited to, low visibility, complex task management, and cramped internal space. A moving map system provides the user with an accurate and visual depiction of the operating environment. This enhances both the driver's and the navigator's situational awareness, which is required for critical decision-making and operational safety. The Naval Research Laboratory (NRL) has been developing and testing moving-map devices hosted on commercial hardware and software in an effort to demonstrate such a navigation system on a variety of platforms. This system would provide helpful information to the craft operator, including determining position, displaying position, aiding in controlling position, and displaying waypoints.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jan 01, 2003
Accession Number
ADA495165

Entities

People

  • Marlin L. Gendron
  • Maura Connor Lohrenz
  • Stephanie S. Edwards

Organizations

  • United States Naval Research Laboratory

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Materials and Manufacturing Processes

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Amphibious Vehicles
  • Computers
  • Engineering
  • Global Positioning Systems
  • Industrial Engineering
  • Landing Craft
  • Latitude
  • Longitude
  • Military Operations
  • Military Research
  • Military Standards
  • Navigation
  • Navigational Aids
  • Operating Systems
  • Situational Awareness
  • Standards
  • Vehicles

Readers

  • Computational Modeling and Simulation
  • Human-Computer Interaction (HCI).
  • Robotics and Automation.

Technology Areas

  • Microelectronics
  • Microelectronics - Microelectromechanical Systems
  • Space
  • Space - Satellites