Title :
Computers for navigation
Author :
Newcomer, Kenneth E.
Author_Institution :
Navigation Sciences, Inc., Bethesda, MD
Abstract :
This paper discusses the application of personal, portable computers and calculators to ship instrumentation. The characteristics which should be considered when purchasing a computer are discussed and algorithms for implementing certain often-omitted but necessary functions are given.
Keywords :
Calculators; Computer interfaces; Control systems; Handheld computers; Instruments; Marine vehicles; Modems; Motion planning; Navigation; Receivers;
Journal_Title :
Proceedings of the IEEE
DOI :
10.1109/PROC.1983.12750