Hyperbolic navigation system with position display

Abstract

Abstract The system comprises a reference radionavigation system consisting of beacons (Si, Si + 1) and a central site (M) for fixed or mobile navigation control. The central site and the beams are each equipped respectively with a first means of communication (MI) between the central site and the beacon and with a second means of communication (Mj) between the central site (M) and the vessel (Vj) and, in addition, with a means of communication (Vji) between the source beacon (Si) and the vessel (Vj). The central site (M) also includes a computer (CM) for calculating the distances between the central site (M) and each vessel (Vj) from each reference beacon (Si) and for determining the position of the site (M) and each vessel (Vj) with respect to the reference radionavigation system. A real-time display (TVM) of the position of the vessel (Vj) is provided at least at the central site (M). Application to the management of a flotilla of vessels (Vj), to the monitoring and control of sailing regattas or car race tracks, and to navigational training programmes. <IMAGE>

Inventors

• 👤 Philippe Gouard
• 👤 Francois Bocquaert

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