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CMS-2002-004

Infrared GPS Technology Application

James Cobb

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Abstract

Boeing's Manufacturing Research & Development began looking at indoor GPS in 1998, wanting large-scale autonomous measurement inside buildings. They reviewed radio frequency, infrared and ultrasound, then put a prototype out to quote at 0.04 inch accuracy. Five companies were asked; two bid. This is what came of it.

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James Cobb. The Boeing Company, Manufacturing Research & Development, Phantom Works. Presented at the Coordinate Metrology Systems Conference 2002, Providence, Rhode Island, July 16-18, 2002. Coordinate Metrology Society, reference CMS-2002-004.