Initial Realization of a Sensor Fusion Based Onboard Maritime Integrated PNT Unit

ABSTRACT: This paper introduces the basic concept of the Position Navigation and Timing (PNT) Module as future part of a ship side Integrated Navigation System (INS). Core of the PNT Module is a sensor fusion based processing system (PNT Unit). The paper will focus on important aspects and first results of the initial practical realization of such a PNT Unit, including a realization of a Consistent Common Reference System (CCRS), GNSS/IMU tightly coupled positioning results as well as contingency performance of the inertial sensors.

KEYWORDS: Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS), Pilot Navigation, Integrated Navigation System (INS), Positioning, Navigation and Timing (PNT), Integrated PNT Unit, Consistent Common Reference System (CCRS), PNT Module, Inertial Navigation

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Citation note:

Ziebold R., Dai Z., Lanca L., Noack T., Engler E.: Initial Realization of a Sensor Fusion Based Onboard Maritime Integrated PNT Unit. TransNav, the International Journal on Marine Navigation and Safety of Sea Transportation, Vol. 7, No. 1, doi:10.12716/1001.07.01.17, pp. 127-134, 2013

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