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19 June 2001

Source: http://postoffice.nrlssc.navy.mil/abstract%2011.htm

MAGNETIC COMPASS DYNAMIC PERFORMANCE

B. Bourgeois
Naval Research Laboratory
Stennis Space Center, MS 39529-5004
A. Martinez
Tulane University
New Orleans, LA

Abstract

This paper describes the use of a fluxgate compass to provide accurate heading information for autonomous underwater vehicles. Two sources of error are identified: steady-state bias and compass lag. Results of field tests comparing a fluxgate and a reference heading indicate the compass has excellent dynamic performances when both bias and lag compensation are applied. Plans for further laboratory testing of magnetic compass dynamic characteristics are discussed.

Sponsored by the Oceanographer of the Navy.

Presented at the 11th International Symposium on Unmanned Untethered Submersible Technology, August 23-25, 1999, Durham, NH.
Naval Research Laboratory Contribution Number NRL/PP/7442 99-0006.
Conference Proceedings