System and method for determining a synthesized position of a vehicle

Abstract

The present disclosure pertains to a system for determining a synthesized position of a vehicle. In some implementations, the system receives information related to the vehicle's location, the height above the ground surface of the terrain, and the vehicle's orientation from one or more first sensors; obtains a three dimensional topographical map of the terrain based on the location of the vehicle; and receives imagery data from one or more second sensors. The system determines a synthesized position of the vehicle relative to the terrain on the three dimensional topographical map by correlating a first pixel in the imagery data to a first vertex in the map, wherein the correlation is based on (i) pixel calibration information, the pixel calibration information comprising an angular relationship between the first pixel and the first vertex, (ii) the vehicle's height, and (iii) the vehicle's orientation.

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CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS[0001]This application claims priority and benefit to U.S. Provisional Application No. 62 / 329,071, filed on Apr. 28, 2016 and entitled “SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR SYNTHESIZED HOVER POSITION AND ATTITUDE CORRECTION,” U.S. Provisional Application No. 62 / 329,075, filed on Apr. 28, 2016 and entitled “SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR MISSION DATA PERSISTENCE OF FUSION DATA ELEMENTS,” U.S. Provisional Application No. 62 / 329,080, filed on Apr. 28, 2016 and entitled “SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR SENSOR PROCESSING, OBJECT, IMPACT, AND MOTION TRACKING, AND FLIGHT DISPLAY PRESENTATION” and U.S. Provisional Application No. 62 / 329,084, filed on Apr. 28, 2016 and entitled “SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR REAL TIME FUSION DISPLAY PROCESSOR FOR VIEWING IN COCKPIT, CABIN, AND ON THE GROUND.” All of the above-referenced applications are incorporated herein by reference in their entireties.BACKGROUND1. Field[0002]The present disclosure pertains to a system and method for determining a sy...

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Benefits of technology

The present patent is about a system and method for determining the position of a vehicle and providing information about the terrain around it. The system uses sensors to gather information about the vehicle's location, height, and orientation. This information is combined with information about the terrain to create a three-dimensional map of the terrain. The system can also use imaging data to create a virtual representation of the terrain and present it to the vehicle operator during low visibility conditions. The technical effects of this system include improved safety and operational efficiency for vehicles in various terrains and weather conditions.

Problems solved by technology

However, an effective way to fuse image data sets obtained from such sensors to form a coherent displayed image, including image content, as well as real time analytics identifying objects, impacts, threats, and object motion to a pilot, a copilot, and / or cabin crew are not available.

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