Triply Redundant Integrated Navigation and Asset Visibility System
First Claim
1. A method comprising:
- providing a Global Positioning System fix having a plurality of tracking parameters;
providing a Theater Positioning System fix;
monitoring the plurality of tracking parameters for predetermined conditions;
and, when the predetermined conditions are met, sending a notifying signal and switching to the Theater Positioning System fix as a primary fix.
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Abstract
Methods and apparatus are described for a navigation system. A method includes providing a global positioning system fix having a plurality of tracking parameters; providing a theater positioning system fix; monitoring the plurality of tracking parameters for predetermined conditions; and, when the predetermined conditions are met, sending a notifying signal and switching to the theater positioning system fix as a primary fix. An apparatus includes a system controller; a global positioning system receiver coupled to the system controller; a radio frequency locating receiver coupled to the system controller; and an operator interface coupled to the system controller.
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13 Claims
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1. A method comprising:
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providing a Global Positioning System fix having a plurality of tracking parameters; providing a Theater Positioning System fix; monitoring the plurality of tracking parameters for predetermined conditions; and, when the predetermined conditions are met, sending a notifying signal and switching to the Theater Positioning System fix as a primary fix. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13)
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