Navigation System Information Research Articles

Functional stability of navigation information systems

Functional stability of navigation information systems

An Adaptive Federated Filter in Multi-source Fusion Information Navigation System

Aiming at the problem that the existing federated filtering algorithms are not sensitive to the abnormal measurement and poor tolerance, an improved adaptive federated filtering algorithm based on innovation is proposed, and when the navigation source is abnormal, it can automatically adjust the allocation factor. The experimental results show that the algorithm can effectively suppress the error when the navigation source is abnormal and improve the fault-tolerance of the multi-source information fusion navigation system. The implementation is simple, and the calculation is small and easy to implement.

Analysis of mathematical models of changing the vessel's course when turning

Mathematical models of changing the course of a vessel when turning without taking into account the duration of putting the rudder blade over are presented. All in all, three models of different degree of adequacy to the actual turning process were explored, and the correspondence of mathematical models to the experimental field observations of specific vessels was revealed. Analytical expressions for calculating the duration of both phases of a turn by the method of simple iterations were obtained. An analysis of mathematical models under consideration was conducted for the purpose of identifying the model, most adequate to the actual process of the vessel’s turn. As a result of the imitation simulation of the vessel’s turn to 90°, whose inertial characteristics of turning ability were obtained from the field observations, it was established that when using mathematical model of the first type for the prediction of the curvilinear section, the trajectory error was 150¸200 m, for the second type of the model this value was 35¸40 m, and for the third type – 25¸30 m. The mathematical model of the vessel’s turning ability of the third type proved to be the most acceptable, since along with sufficient simplicity it possesses the required accuracy (maximum divergence of experimental and model trajectories is 25¸30 m. Results of the study can be used in navigation information systems for developing the function of calculation of parameters of the vessel’s turn for the assigned initial data.

Decision Support in Collision Situations at Sea

The known navigational systems in use perform information functions and as such are helpful in the process of safe conduct of a vessel. One of the ways to assist in reducing the number of marine accidents is the development of systems which perform decision support functions, i.e. automatically generate solutions to collision situations. The use of information (and communication) technologies including knowledge engineering allows the generation of proposals for anti-collision manoeuvres taking into account the COLREGs. Demand for further enhancement of navigational safety by limiting human errors has initiated a trend to convert navigational information systems into decision support systems. The implementation of decision support systems will potentially reduce the number of human errors, which translates into a reduction of accidents at sea and their adverse consequences. This paper presents a summary of the research to date on the navigational decision support system NAVDEC. The system has been positively verified in laboratory conditions and in field tests – on a motor ferry and a sailing ship. Challenges associated with the development and implementation of such systems are outlined.

A Study on Parallax Registration for User Location onthe Transparent Display using the Kinect Sensor

국제 수로기구(IHO)에서는 해양분야에 범용으로 사용 가능한 국제 GIS 표준으로 S-100 표준규격을 채택하였다. 이에 따라 GIS 표준기술 기반의 차세대 항행정보 지원시스템에 대한 기술이 개발되고 있으며, 현재 CCTV 영상에 항행정보를 덧입혀 항행에 지원할 수 있는 증강현실 기반의 항행정보시스템이 개발되고 있다. 이에 본 연구에서는 이 시스템을 효과적으로 지원할 수 있는 방안으로 투명 디스플레이에서의 적용을 고려하였다. 투명 디스플레이 적용 시 시계확보를 위한 광각 렌즈 사용으로 인한 영상왜곡, 사용자 위치에서의 CCTV 영상과 투명 디스플레이 투영 이미지의 불일치로 인하여 사용자가 실제 바라보는데 이질감이 발생하므로, 이를 해결하기 위한 시계정합 및 영상보정 방법에 대한 연구를 진행하였으며, 이를 프로토타입으로 개발하여 기술적용의 가능성을 입증하였다.International Hydrographic Organization(IHO) adopted standard S-100 as the international standard Geographic Information System(GIS) that can be generally used in the maritime sector. Accordingly, the next-generation system to support navigation information based on GIS standard technology has being developed. AR based navigation information system that supported navigation by overlapping navigation information on the CCTV image has currently being developed. In this study, we considered the application of a transparent display as a method to support efficiently this system. When a transparent display applied, the image distortion caused by using a wide-angle lens for parallax secure, and the disc s, and demonstrated the applicability of the technology by developing a prototype.

Survey on In-vehicle Technology Use: Results and Findings

ABSTRACT The use of advanced technology in automobiles has increased dramatically in the past couple of years. Driver-assisting gadgets such as navigation systems, advanced cruise control, collision avoidance systems, and other safety systems have moved down the ladder from luxury to more basic vehicles. Concurrently, auto manufacturers are also designing and testing driving algorithms that can assist with basic driving tasks, many of which are being continuously scrutinized by traffic safety agencies to ensure that these systems do not pose a safety hazard. The research presented in this paper brings a third perspective to in-vehicle technology by conducting a two-stage survey to collect public opinion on advanced in-vehicle technology. Approximately 64 percent of the respondents used a smartphone application to assist with their travel. The top-used applications were navigation and real-time traffic information systems. Among those who used smartphones during their commutes, the top-used applications were navigation and entertainment.

On new optimal preventive maintenance strategies for navigation-information systems with penalties

A classical optimal age replacement problem of a system or its part is considered and generalized to the case when the quality of the system performance is characterized by the corresponding penalty function. This setting is applied to navigation-information systems, where the penalty is defined by the accuracy of the corresponding navigation parameters. Three optimization models are considered and discussed. Some simple examples illustrating the obtained results are given.

정보 필터링과 시각화에 기반한 국가R&D정보 내비게이션 시스템 개발

본 논문의 목적은 정보 시스템 개발 단계에서 3종(논문, 보고서, 과제)콘텐츠를 융 복합하여 정보 필터링과 시각화에 기반하여 연구자들이 이용하기 편한 국가R&D정보 내비게이션 시스템을 개발하는 것이다. 이전 단계인 정보 서비스 기획 단계에서 조사된 사용자 니즈 분석과 정보 시각화 요소를 반영하여 본 논문에서는 화면 프로토타입을 작성한 후 3종 콘텐츠에 대해 온톨로지와 RDF를 구축하고 정보 필터링과 시맨틱 검색 기술을 적용하여 정보 시스템을 개발한다. 정보 필터링을 위한 척도를 지수화하기 위해 본 논문에서는 R&D내비게이션 인덱스를 제안하여 구현하고,R&D 콘텐츠를 정보 시각화를 통해 종합적으로 검색할 수 있는 국가R&D정보 내비게이션 시스템을 개발하고, 개발된 시스템에 대해 100명을 대상으로 디자인 선호도 조사를 실시하고 실제 사용자 10명을 대상으로 사용성을 테스트한다. 디자인 선호도 결과도 85%가 긍정적으로 나타났고 사용성 테스트 결과 종합적으로 87.2점으로 시인성은 좋으나 향후 개인화 기능 개발이 더 필요하다고 조사되었다. 본 논문에서 제안되고 구현된 논문의 R&D 내비게이션 지수가 정량적 객관성을 제시하고 향후 다른 콘텐츠의 정보 필터링 지수 개발로 이어지길 기대한다. This paper aim; to develop the National R&D Information Navigation System(NRnDINS) that is convenient and easy to use by the researchers on the basis of information filtering and visualization by converging and integrating the three types of the contents, namely, paper, report and project at the stage of development of the information system An information system is developed by establishing ontology and RDF on the three types of contents, and by applying information filtering and semantic search technology after having created the prototype for the screen by reflecting the user needs analysis and information visualization elements surveyed at the previous stage of information service planning. In this paper, to make the measure for information filtering, R&D navigation index is prosed and implemented, and NRnDINS capable of integrated search of the R&D contents through information visualization is developed. Also, for the testing of the developed system, the preference survey for its design by 1m persons and usability test of the system by 10 users are performed The result of the survey on the preference for the design is affirmative with 85% of the subjects finding it favorable and the composite receptivity is good with the score of 87.2 the results of the usability test. However, it was also found that further development of the personalization functions is needed. It is hoped that the R&D navigation index of the proposed and implemented in this paper would present quantitative objectivity and will induce further development of other information filtering index of contents in the future.

Modern CAD technique to design Gyrocompass for UAVs and robot, ships, Aircrafts navigation systems

This paper concerns the practical design and implementation of gyrocompass required for operation of all installed navigation equipments on robot, aircrafts, ships, also for UAVs. Most navigation systems today use some type of compass to determine heading direction. Using the Earth Os magnetic field, electronic compasses based on magneto-resistive (MR) sensors can electrically resolve better than 0.1 degree rotation and accuracy from 1 to 2 degree. Most of installed equipment on aircrafts, ships, and spaceship are form of computer-based navigation information system that complies with International regulations. These equipments can be Global position System (GPS), Radar, speed, direction, electronic chart display, height finder for aircrafts and spaceship, echo sounder for ships etc. In our design, Compass Module was utilized with Honeywell's HMC5883L 3-Axis Magnetometer, I2C, 2.7-6.5V, TTL-USB and microcontroller 16F877. For programming of the microcontroller, software PIC Basic pro was used, a window based Software. We are trying to use a cheap and good resolution within a small size Using Anisotropic Magneto resistive (AMR) technology that provides advantages over other magnetic sensor technologies. These anisotropic, directional sensors feature precision in-axis sensitivity and linearity. These sensors’ solid-state construction with very low cross-axis sensitivity is designed to measure both the direction and the magnitude of Earth’s magnetic fields, from milli-gauss to 8 gauss. The complete designed system has three outputs, the first one is USB port friendly user interface, the other two outputs are control logic state outputs. We used the designed gyro output to interface with Radar display so the targets direction can be measured in true mode instead of relative mode; as well, our designed module was employed in car protection in driver safety.

О новых оптимальных стратегиях профилактического ремонта навигационно-информационных систем со штрафами

О новых оптимальных стратегиях профилактического ремонта навигационно-информационных систем со штрафами

Understanding of Navigational Information Systems

Abstract Navigational information systems became one of the main devices on ship’s bridge supporting navigators in evaluation of navigational situation and undertaking decisions. For instance ECIDS supports navigation by gathering information and automating some process like plotting of position of own ship and other objects on the scene. Any navigational information system has got advantages and limitations. Their understanding should help navigators to perform watches in a safer way. This article presents a discussion on some deficiencies of navigational information systems. Discussion is underlined by three accidents, which show when misunderstanding or overreliance may lead to catastrophic consequences

The Optimal Traffic Information Process System by Using MIMO Algorithm

This paper presented dynamic vehicle information for wireless communication and safe systems by integrating radio frequency identification (RFID) technology. The systems provied different particular and advantage between RFID and other recognition technology. The car black box is the best choice and innovates specific application. It is not only the system can guard car but differentiate the responsibility for car accident event. Furthermore, the car black box is integrated the RFID, general packet radio service (GPRS), Bluetooth, personal digital assistant (PDA) and global positioning system (GPS). The proposed system has been trending the merger goal of digitization. Therefore, it is created a tremendous amount of commercial opportunity. The car black box is also combined multiple-user with real-time navigation information system. The system is integrated the independent real-time traffic information database and Geographical Information System (GIS) through data fusion method. We adopted a traffic information system offering advanced personalized route planning, including added services for traffic jam alerting by means of Short Message Service (SMS) in Global System for Mobile (GSM) communication network. It is shown small and low-cost GSM modules for data process by using the Multiple Input Multiple Output (MIMO), Ant colony optimization (ACO) algorithm, which developed a real-time software solution to help users and evaluation of user preferences for car traffic information system.

Parallel computation of best connections in public transportation networks

Exploiting parallelism in route planning algorithms is a challenging algorithmic problem with obvious applications in mobile navigation and timetable information systems. In this work, we present a novel algorithm for the one-to-all profile-search problem in public transportation networks. It answers the question for all fastest connections between a given station <it>S</it> and any other station at any time of the day in a single query. This algorithm allows for a very natural parallelization, yielding excellent speed-ups on standard multicore servers. Our approach exploits the facts that, first, time-dependent travel-time functions in such networks can be represented as a special class of piecewise linear functions and, second, only few connections from <it>S</it> are useful to travel far away. Introducing the connection-setting property, we are able to extend Dijkstra's algorithm in a sound manner. Furthermore, we also accelerate station-to-station queries by preprocessing important connections within the public transportation network. As a result, we are able to compute all relevant connections between two random stations in a complete public transportation network of a big city (New York) on a standard multi-core server in real time.

Where Do People Drive? Navigation System Use by Typical Drivers and Auto Experts

To effectively design navigation and travel information systems, car manufacturers need data on how these systems are typically used. In this study, researchers surveyed thirty typical drivers and eleven auto experts to determine previously visited destinations, favourite destinations, and other information. Unexpectedly, subjects predominantly reported they used navigation systems to reach familiar destinations (typical drivers: 61%; auto experts: 89%).Historywas self-reported to be a very common entry method (typical drivers: 30%; auto experts: 24%), which conflicted with data retrieved from navigation systems (both groups: <1%). Based on the history list, common trip purposes includedShoppingand visitingFriends' Houses.

도서관 모바일 웹사이트의 인포메이션 아키텍처에 관한 연구

본 연구는 도서관 모바일 웹사이트의 구조를 분석하여 특징과 문제점을 살펴보고 이를 통해 올바른 인포메이션 아키텍처 방향에 대해 제시하고자 한다. 이를 위해 미국과 캐나다 8개 대학도서관의 모바일 웹사이트를 조사하였고 정보구조와 내비게이션 체계, 레이블링 체계를 기준으로 분석하였다. 연구결과 첫째, 연구대상 도서관들의 모바일 웹사이트의 정보구조는 선형구조였다. 조사대상 각 도서관에서는 메인화면에서 4~15개의 메뉴를 제공하고 있었으며, 공통적인 메뉴는 자료검색과 도서관안내 메뉴이며, 대부분의 도서관에서 PC용 웹사이트의 연결, 문의, 뉴스 등을 제공하고 있었다. 둘째, 도서관의 모바일 웹사이트들은 대부분 서브도메인이나 서브디렉토리에 'm'이나 'mobile' 같이 모바일을 나타내는 표현을 사용해서 웹페이지의 URL을 구성하고 있었다. 마지막으로, 각 도서관 모바일 페이지의 메인레이블과 세부레이블을 표현하는 데 일관성이 없는 것으로 나타났다. In this study, we analyzed the academic library websites in terms of information structure, navigation, and labeling system. The study showed that the information structure was linear. In analyzing 8 library sites, we found many common top-level categories but ultimately, the number of main menu ranged from 4 to 15 categories. Also, the results showed that the sites used a sub-domain such as mobile, or just m to keep it short. It seemed to keep the mobile site part of the library site without creating confusion. Finally, Labeling in some mobile sites was not clear and consistent.

Supporting effective health and biomedical information retrieval and navigation: A novel facet view interface evaluation

There is a need to provide a more effective user interface to facilitate non-domain experts’ health information seeking in authoritative online databases such as MEDLINE. We developed a new topic cluster based information navigation system called SimMed. Instead of offering a list of documents, SimMed presents users with a list of ranked clusters. Topically similar documents are grouped together to provide users with a better overview of the search results and to support exploration of similar literature within a cluster. We conducted an empirical user study to compare SimMed to a traditional document list based search interface. A total of 42 study participants were recruited to use both interfaces for health information exploration search tasks. The results showed that SimMed is more effective in terms of users’ perceived topic knowledge changes and their engagement in user-system interactions. We also developed a new metric to assess users’ efforts to find relevant citations. On average, users need significantly fewer clicks to find relevant information in SimMed than in the baseline system. Comments from study participants indicated that SimMed is more helpful in finding similar citations, providing related medical terms, and presenting better organized search results, particularly when the initial search is unsatisfactory. Findings from the study shed light on future health and biomedical information retrieval system and interface designs.

Bayes risk-based dialogue management for document retrieval system with speech interface

We propose an efficient technique of dialogue management for an information navigation system based on a document knowledge base. The system can use ASR N-best hypotheses and contextual information to perform robustly for fragmental speech input and erroneous output of automatic speech recognition (ASR). It also has several choices in generating responses or confirmations. We formulate the optimization of these choices based on a Bayes risk criterion, which is defined based on a reward for correct information presentation and a penalty for redundant turns. The parameters for the dialogue management we propose can be adaptively tuned by online learning. We evaluated this strategy with our spoken dialogue system called “Dialogue Navigator for Kyoto City”, which generates responses based on the document retrieval and also has question–answering capability. The effectiveness of the proposed framework was demonstrated by the increased success rate of dialogue and the reduced number of turns for information access through an experiment with a large number of utterances by real users.

Review of urban traffic management and the impacts of new vehicle technologies

Traffic congestion is a growing problem in most urban areas across the world. In recent years, the problem has often been tackled by management of existing capacity rather than the traditional concept of more road building. This requires efficient traffic management tools and has led to widespread implementation of advanced traffic control systems integrated within a wider urban traffic management (UTM) environment. UTM systems collect data from various sources, process and manage the data and use this information to implement various measures to manage traffic. While infrastructure-based UTM systems continue to develop, there is now also a rapid market-driven development of vehicle technologies and in-vehicle driver support systems. Driver information and satellite navigation (sat-nav) systems are two examples already in widespread use, whereas other applications under research and development include intelligent speed adaptation (ISA), adaptive cruise control (ACC) and various other safety-related applications. This study will firstly present state-of-the-art reviews of UTM and in-vehicle systems. It will then discuss the potential impacts of new in-vehicle systems on UTM and opportunities for beneficial cooperation between the two. The research described in the study has been undertaken within a collaborative project FUTURES, funded by the Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC).

Effective Information Architecture and navigation system design in online web matching service.

Effective Information Architecture and navigation system design in online web matching service.

Analysis, Design and Implementation of Subject Information Navigation System Based on Data Mining

Analysis, Design and Implementation of Subject Information Navigation System Based on Data Mining