Dynamic testing of state of the art vertical reference units

Authors

Michael J. Ingram, University of Rhode Island
Robert C. Tyce, University of Rhode Island
Ronald G. Allen, University of Rhode Island

Document Type

Conference Proceeding

Date of Original Version

12-1-1996

Abstract

A six sensor Vertical Reference Unit (VRU) was developed for comparison with commercial systems. The VRU was designed to have both high and low frequency cut-off frequencies which can usually be modified by a software onboard the ship. An Automated Motion Simulator Platform (AMSP) was used to conduct calibration tests on the VRU by comparing VRU measurements with measurements from a Seatex MRU-6 vertical reference of similar design. Results confirmed the design performance of the VRU and AMSP, and showed errors which are dependent on motion rate.

Publication Title, e.g., Journal

Oceans Conference Record (IEEE)

Volume

3

Citation/Publisher Attribution

Ingram, Michael J., Robert C. Tyce, and Ronald G. Allen. "Dynamic testing of state of the art vertical reference units." Oceans Conference Record (IEEE) 3, (1996): 1533-1538. https://digitalcommons.uri.edu/oce_facpubs/498