Browsing by Subject "Navigation"
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(Texas A&M University, 2007-04-25)This research analyzes and demonstrates the local position determination problem on Earth using a novel instrument, the Compass Star Tracker. Special focus is given to the theoretical development of the mathematics of local ...
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(2011-02-22)Relative global positioning system (GPS) navigation is currently used for autonomous rendezvous and docking of two spacecraft as well as formation flying applications. GPS receivers deliver measurements to flight ...
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(2015-11-17)The goal of this research was to design and develop a wearable device that enables blind users to accomplish regular navigation, especially that of unfamiliar areas, more easily and without the aid of a human assistant. ...
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(2021-07-14)This thesis develops mathematical methods for utilizing monocular camera measurements for the guidance and navigation of various aerospace vehicles. For each of the three projects discussed, a nonlinear estimation algorithm ...
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(Texas A&M University, 2006-10-30)The need addressed in this thesis is to provide an Autonomous Ground Vehicle (AGV) with accurate information regarding its position, velocity, and orientation. The system chosen to meet these needs incorporates (1) a ...
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(2023-08-15)Optical navigation has recently become increasingly popular as a method of guidance, navigation and control due to its unique advantages over other navigation systems. As a non-contact and non-destructive system, optical ...
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(2016-12-09)Vision-aided navigation is the process of fusing data from visual cameras with other information sources to provide vehicle state estimation. Fusing information from multiple sources in a statistically optimal manner ...
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Vision-Based Stair Detection and Terrain Classification Algorithms for Multi-Terrain Mobile Robots (2022-04-19)This thesis presents vision-based stair detection and environment classification algorithms for mobile robots capable of traversing staircases and different types of terrains. These algorithms are developed for a specific ...