Position identification device using an accelerometer

Details Position identification device using an accelerometer Position identification device using an accelerometer

1994-12-07

1996-02-20

Chapman, John E.

Measuring and testing

Speed, velocity, or acceleration

Acceleration determination utilizing inertial element

73503, G01P 1508

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054920108

ABSTRACT:
A device for determining position uses three voltage dividers. Each voltage divider is a metal conductor having a head on one end and two legs on an opposite end. The tips of the legs of each of the bodies are located in planes which are perpendicular to the other bodies. A DC voltage is applied to the head of each of the bodies to create first and second electron flow paths. The voltage across each flow path is monitored. A difference in voltage of flow path relative to the other indicates a change in velocity in a direction wherein one leg leads the other leg. The voltage change correlates to acceleration. By timing the duration, velocity and distance travelled are computed. When mounted aboard a plane, vehicle, ship or spacecraft the unit displays a continous "present location".

REFERENCES:
patent: 3110185 (1963-11-01), Hughes
patent: 3309930 (1967-03-01), Jones

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