SG10201404671WA - Apparatus and method for navigation - Google Patents

Apparatus and method for navigation

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SG10201404671WA
SG10201404671WA SG10201404671WA SG10201404671WA SG10201404671WA SG 10201404671W A SG10201404671W A SG 10201404671WA SG 10201404671W A SG10201404671W A SG 10201404671WA SG 10201404671W A SG10201404671W A SG 10201404671WA SG 10201404671W A SG10201404671W A SG 10201404671WA
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SG10201404671WA
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Shlomo Vorovitchik
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Vorotec Ltd
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    • G—PHYSICS
    • G01—MEASURING; TESTING
    • G01J—MEASUREMENT OF INTENSITY, VELOCITY, SPECTRAL CONTENT, POLARISATION, PHASE OR PULSE CHARACTERISTICS OF INFRARED, VISIBLE OR ULTRAVIOLET LIGHT; COLORIMETRY; RADIATION PYROMETRY
    • G01J4/00—Measuring polarisation of light
    • G—PHYSICS
    • G01—MEASURING; TESTING
    • G01J—MEASUREMENT OF INTENSITY, VELOCITY, SPECTRAL CONTENT, POLARISATION, PHASE OR PULSE CHARACTERISTICS OF INFRARED, VISIBLE OR ULTRAVIOLET LIGHT; COLORIMETRY; RADIATION PYROMETRY
    • G01J4/00—Measuring polarisation of light
    • G01J4/04—Polarimeters using electric detection means
    • G—PHYSICS
    • G01—MEASURING; TESTING
    • G01C—MEASURING DISTANCES, LEVELS OR BEARINGS; SURVEYING; NAVIGATION; GYROSCOPIC INSTRUMENTS; PHOTOGRAMMETRY OR VIDEOGRAMMETRY
    • G01C17/00—Compasses; Devices for ascertaining true or magnetic north for navigation or surveying purposes
    • G01C17/34—Sun- or astro-compasses
    • G—PHYSICS
    • G01—MEASURING; TESTING
    • G01C—MEASURING DISTANCES, LEVELS OR BEARINGS; SURVEYING; NAVIGATION; GYROSCOPIC INSTRUMENTS; PHOTOGRAMMETRY OR VIDEOGRAMMETRY
    • G01C21/00—Navigation; Navigational instruments not provided for in groups G01C1/00 - G01C19/00
    • G01C21/02—Navigation; Navigational instruments not provided for in groups G01C1/00 - G01C19/00 by astronomical means
    • G—PHYSICS
    • G01—MEASURING; TESTING
    • G01J—MEASUREMENT OF INTENSITY, VELOCITY, SPECTRAL CONTENT, POLARISATION, PHASE OR PULSE CHARACTERISTICS OF INFRARED, VISIBLE OR ULTRAVIOLET LIGHT; COLORIMETRY; RADIATION PYROMETRY
    • G01J4/00—Measuring polarisation of light
    • G01J4/02—Polarimeters of separated-field type; Polarimeters of half-shadow type

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  • Physics & Mathematics (AREA)
  • General Physics & Mathematics (AREA)
  • Radar, Positioning & Navigation (AREA)
  • Engineering & Computer Science (AREA)
  • Remote Sensing (AREA)
  • Spectroscopy & Molecular Physics (AREA)
  • Astronomy & Astrophysics (AREA)
  • Automation & Control Theory (AREA)
  • Length Measuring Devices By Optical Means (AREA)
  • Polarising Elements (AREA)
  • Navigation (AREA)
  • Optical Communication System (AREA)
  • Optical Radar Systems And Details Thereof (AREA)
  • Photometry And Measurement Of Optical Pulse Characteristics (AREA)
  • Investigating Or Analysing Materials By Optical Means (AREA)
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