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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jan. 27, 2015
Filed:
Feb. 22, 2012
Applicants:
Brian S. Bourgeois, Slidell, LA (US);
Samantha J. Zambo, Picayune, MS (US);
Inventors:
Brian S. Bourgeois, Slidell, LA (US);
Samantha J. Zambo, Picayune, MS (US);
Assignee:
The United States of America, as represented by the Secretary of the Navy, Washington, DC (US);
Primary Examiner:
Int. Cl.
CPC ...
G06G 7/48 (2006.01);
U.S. Cl.
CPC ...
Abstract
System and method for using forecast ocean currents to improve the prediction of an underwater vessel's trajectory as compared to using a simple dead reckoned path determined by vessel commanded heading and speed through the water. System and method include a motion model specific to underwater gliders that incorporates 4d forecast currents.