Implementation of a low-cost inertial navigation system on a real-time Linux platform

Dehann Fourie, Johan Meyer

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Abstract

Inertial navigation generally involves inertial based acceleration and rotation rate, and GPS position and velocity measurements of a platform. Software algorithms are used to convert the readings to meaningful navigational information. A feasibility study was done on the implementation of an inertial navigation system on a single board computer operating under a open-source real-time Linux distribution. Basic navigation theory is discussed. The real-time performance of the given platform is characterized and implemented software structure and execution method is given. An analysis of the execution time of the system is done. Finally introductory navigational results of the system is presented. This paper proves the viability of implementing a navigation system on commercial and open-source products, which reduces system cost.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationIEEE Africon 2009
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2009
EventIEEE Africon 2009 - Nairobi, Kenya
Duration: 23 Sept 200925 Sept 2009

Publication series

NameIEEE AFRICON Conference

Conference

ConferenceIEEE Africon 2009
Country/TerritoryKenya
CityNairobi
Period23/09/0925/09/09

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Computer Science Applications
  • Electrical and Electronic Engineering

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