AN INTEGRATED ACOUSTIC POSITIONING SYSTEM

A computer based positioning system which combines data from radio navigation aids, the Transit satellite system and a network of underwater, acoustic transponders is described. Particular emphasis is placed on the acoustic subsystem and its integration into the navigation process. The system has been developed by the Magnavox Co., Advanced Products Division and is currently being used for drill rig positioning in the North Sea. A typical operational scenario is described and results from recent applications are discussed.

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  Institute of Navigation

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• Authors:
  • Sharpe, R T
• Publication Date: 1977

Media Info

• Features: References;
• Pagination: p. 272-275
• Serial:
  • Navigation: journal of the Institute of Navigation
  • Volume: 24
  • Issue Number: 3
  • Publisher: Institute of Navigation
  • ISSN: 0028-1522
  • Serial URL: http://www.ion.org/newsletter/

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Dynamic positioning; Integrated systems; Navigation computers; Navigation systems; Navigational aids; Navigational satellites; Radio navigation; Satellite navigation systems; Sonic navigation
• Old TRIS Terms: Computer aided navigation; Integrated navigation systems
• Subject Areas: Marine Transportation; Operations and Traffic Management;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00170529
• Record Type: Publication
• Source Agency: Navigation
• Files: TRIS
• Created Date: Mar 7 1978 12:00AM