Localization Grid for Accurate Positioning onboard a Carrier
Abstract
Funding is provided work studies the proof of concept for accurate positioning and tracking of aircraftsonboard a carrier by exploiting a passive radio frequency identification (RFID) grid. RFID tagsintegrated into the deck floor serve as anchors with known locations and cover the entire flightdeck and hanger bay areas. The aircraft, through multiple RFID reader antennas which are fixedon the aircraft, senses the relative position information with nearby RFID tags and determines itsown instantaneous position and orientation. The RFID tags to be deployed in the deck arepassive and do not require power supplies and have a very low maintenance cost. The proposedwork will develop localization and tracking software that supports experimental examinationsundertaken by NAVAIR Lakehurst under a separate ONR-supported effort.
Document Details
- Document Type
- DoD Grant Award
- Publication Date
- Aug 12, 2016
- Source ID
- N000141612425
Entities
People
- Yimin D. Zhang
Organizations
- Office of Naval Research
- Temple University
- United States Navy