Session 1J: Exploring Differential Methods for Determining Heading on a Moving Object
Session Number
Session 1J: 3rd Presentation
Advisor(s)
Peter Dong, Illinois Mathematics and Science Academy
Location
Room B108
Start Date
28-4-2017 8:30 AM
End Date
28-4-2017 9:45 AM
Abstract
To maintain the orientation of an antenna on a moving object, particularly a boat, the instantaneous heading of the object must be known. With a focus on simplicity and robustness, we implemented a solution involving several GPS modules at set distances. We designed a method for heading determination using a least-squares model on a regular N-gon. Using a computer-simulated model, we chose a system of four GPS modules due to its advantage in accuracy and cost. We tested the leastsquares model and a simpler vector averaging model real time with a satellite connection at the Brewster uplink station. In the future, more complex heading determination algorithms with different module structures should be tested with comparison to the one presented in this paper.
Session 1J: Exploring Differential Methods for Determining Heading on a Moving Object
Room B108
To maintain the orientation of an antenna on a moving object, particularly a boat, the instantaneous heading of the object must be known. With a focus on simplicity and robustness, we implemented a solution involving several GPS modules at set distances. We designed a method for heading determination using a least-squares model on a regular N-gon. Using a computer-simulated model, we chose a system of four GPS modules due to its advantage in accuracy and cost. We tested the leastsquares model and a simpler vector averaging model real time with a satellite connection at the Brewster uplink station. In the future, more complex heading determination algorithms with different module structures should be tested with comparison to the one presented in this paper.