Guidance system

About: Guidance system is a research topic. Over the lifetime, 4282 publications have been published within this topic receiving 45964 citations.

Experimental optimization of route guidance information using context information

Abstract: Navigation in an unfamiliar area is a very demanding task of the average driver. The support quality of a route guidance system depends strongly on an optimal way of presenting information to the driver. The work described in this paper investigates the extent to which landmark information and the combinations of subsequent decisions improve navigation. Data gathered in a driving simulator and field test show that traffic related context and "chunking" of route guidance information has positive effects on driver behaviour. (A) For the covering abstract see IRRD 868006.

Haptic guided laparoscopy simulation improves learning curve.

Abstract: Haptic fidelity has been increasingly emphasized in MIS simulators however the real benefits of the simulated environments are mostly under-exploited for MIS Simulation and Training. In this paper we discuss the use of augmented forces such as haptic guidance in our laparoscopic simulator for improving learning curve. A simple virtual environment has been designed to simulate advanced MIS tasks such as cutting. A simple haptic guidance system has been implemented to provide a guiding force pulling a novice trainee along the ideal motion path for manipulating the laparoscopic tools. An experiment has been designed to compare the time taken by two groups of participants with and without guidance for the cutting procedure. The results indicate that the haptic guidance has assisted participants in learning of motor skills in its cognitive and associative stage of learning.

Shipboard point defense system and elements therefor

Abstract: A combined defense and navigational system on a naval vessel is disclosed The disclosed system includes a track-while-scan pulse radar which is controlled to provide either navigational information or tracking information on selected targets Additionally, the disclosed system includes a plurality of guided missiles, each of which may be vertically launched and directed toward intercept of a selected target either by commands from the track-while-scan radar or from an active guidance system in each such missile The invention herein described was made in the course of or under a contract or subcontract thereunder, with the Department of Defense

Seeker-body decoupling system

Abstract: An improved airframe body decoupling system for a body gimballed sensor on an interceptor aircraft or guided missile. Body rate gyro information is employed for internal decoupling so as to eliminate decoupling match sensitivity to receiver errors. The true measure of sensor position from the gimballed antenna potentiometer is differentiated and then externally decoupled to produce the desired line-of-sight rate for use by the guidance/control section of the proportional navigation guidance system.

Route control system for automatically steered vehicles

Abstract: The system has an active or passive guidance system arranged along the route. The vehicles contains sensor arrangements which respond to the guidance system and influence their steering mechanisms. Flat tracks of stiff material laid along the route are divided into easily handled, purpose formed parts (10a-10c) connectable together using mechanical clip, bolt or plug-in connector arrangements. The guidance system contains connectable guidance parts (14), esp. of the same lengths as the track parts, which can be attached to the track parts or integrated into them.