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The ship overnighted in Copenhagen to begin the cruise. We had planned to go to Tivoli Gardens in the afternoon of the 1st day, but we were too tired. We just relaxed on the ship. The next day, we took a ship excursion, Royal Highlights – this was a 3 hr tour. We stopped by Amalienborg Palace Square for a photo stop and had a brief walk to see the opera house. We were supposed to go to Christiansborg Palace for a tour inside but there was some royal function being held so instead went to Rosenborg Palace for our tour. It was very nice and we got to see the crown jewels. We then drove to the Little Mermaid for a photo stop and back to the ship. The ship was offering a free shuttle from the pier to an area in the city center. After lunch, we attempted to walk to Nyhavn and were going to take a boat ride. I somehow got us lost and instead we went to the US Embassy. We saw sections of Copenhagen that most visitors don't get to see. The guards at the Embassy were very nice and quickly had us pointed in the correct direction. This detour took about 1½ hours but it was a nice day for a walk. Because of getting lost, we did not have time for a boat ride and instead walked from Nyhavn back to the ship, without getting lost this time. Nyhavn is a very delightful area, filled with restaurants. All aboard was 5:00 pm, Muster was 5:15 pm and we sailed at 5:45 pm, a bit before the scheduled time of 6:00 pm. Of note, sunrise was 4:27 am and sunset was 9:58 pm.
The ship docked in Helsinki at 9:00 am. There was a free shuttle from the dock to the top of the Eplanade. We took the shuttle then bought an all day bus pass. We took the 24 bus to the Church of the Rock (Temppeliaukio). We took the bus because the way to the church was all up hill. There was something going on, so we weren't able to go into the church proper, which was too bad. We then walked down towards the shuttle stop. Along the way we passed the Cathedral of Helsinki and Senate square. There was a huge gay pride celebration going on, which was fun to people watch. We made it back to the shuttle stop. This took about 2.5 hours total. We went back to the ship for lunch. After lunch, we went back into town via the shuttle. We walked down to Market square, where a huge market was being held – crafts, food, other vendors. We then walked to Uspenski Cathedral (Greek Orthodox) and there was a baptism being held. We watched silently for a bit. We then took a ride on the huge ferris wheel (12E). It gave a nice aerial view of Helsinki and the harbor area. It was then back to the ship. All aboard was 5:30 pm and we sailed at 6:00 pm. Sunrise was 3:58 am, sunset was 10:49 pm. We lost 1 more hour this night.
Warnemunde – very delightful seaside resort. The ship was scheduled to dock at 7:00 am. I'm not sure exactly what time we came into port. We had originally planned to take the train to Schwerin to see the castle, but the weather was overcast. We did not want to be too far away from the ship in case it turned to heavy rain. It was a very easy 10 minute walk from the ship into the heart of town. The ship had provided very nice maps with points of interest and a walking tour outlined. We spent about 2 hours walking the town and then returned to the ship for lunch. After lunch, we walked to the train station in Warnemunde and purchased a round trip train ticket to Rostock for 3.7 Euro. The train ride took 20 minutes and trains left every 30 minutes. It was very efficient. Once at the hauptbanhof (main train station) in Rostock, we took a 5 or 6 tram to the Old Town area (Altstadt). Again – we had a nice map from the ship that gave us points of interest. We walked for about 2.5 hours. Rostock is bigger than Warnemunde, but had more impressive old buildings and churches we were able to go into. We took the tram / train combination back to Warnemunde and returned to the ship. All aboard was 8:30 pm. Many passengers took the all day excursion to Berlin. They left at 7:30 am and returned between 8:30 - 9:00 pm. The ship was a bit late leaving waiting for the last bus back from Berlin. Dinner was open seating in the MDR. Sunrise was 4:40 am and sunset was 9:48 pm.
we arranged for a private 3-day group tour through Alla Tours. It was wonderful. There were a total of 10 of us from the ship, which was a perfect number. The ship was scheduled to dock at 8:00 am. We met our guide at 8:45 am the first day. Because we did a private tour, we did not have to get Russian visas. We only had to show our tour tickets and passports. Immigration was very quick – less than 5 minutes. We started the day with a tour of the city. Some things on the itinerary had to be changed a bit because they were running the SPB marathon this day and there were road closures and more traffic than expected. We had a photo stop at St. Isaac's cathedral then went to the Church of the Spilled Blood. Amazing. We were there right when it opened and our tour guide expertly put us at the front of the line. We had lunch included and the service was horrible. We were the last table served, when food came out, it was not hot. We were supposed to have 1 hr for lunch but it took between 1:30 – 1:45. After lunch we went to the Russian Museum for 1.5 hours. Then it was to the Peter and Paul fortress, with a visit inside the church and a 45 min boat ride to wrap up the day. We then went to a souvenir shop to shop and pay for the tour. We had 35 min here. We were a bit late due to traffic issues and were back at the boat at 5:40 pm. I should note there are some nice souvenir stores in the pier. Prices here were very similar to what we found throughout the city. Sunrise was at 4:39 am, sunset 11:24 pm. Some passengers went to the ballet or a folk show this night. There was a very nice hot buffet in the Crystal Cove that started at 11:30 for those returning since they missed dinner on the ship to do this.
Day 2 – started at 8:00 am. We drove to Peterhof for a tour inside and a 1 hour walk through the fountains / gardens. We were there right as they turned the fountains on. We then had lunch. It was much better than yesterday with much quicker service. Then we drove to Catherine's Palace for a tour inside and a walk through the gardens. We were back at the pier at 5:00 pm. Sunrise was 4:40 am, sunset was 11:23 pm. Many ship passengers went to Moscow this day. For those who went, they left the ship at 7:15 am and returned at midnight. The ship had a very nice hot buffet in the Cove that started at 11:30 pm or midnight for those who went to either Moscow or to the Ballet.
Day 3 – We left the ship at 9:00 am and the day started with admission to the Hermitage. We had about 2.5 hours to tour. Even with the special early admission, the museum was very busy and crowded. We then had a very nice lunch right next to the square outside the Hermitage. After lunch we went to St. Isaac's cathedral for our inside visit, since we were not able to get in the first day. Then we went to Yusupov palace. We made our guide cut our visit short here because we were nervous about getting back to the ship, given the traffic, and most of us wanted to do some more shopping. We were back at the pier at 4:40 pm. All aboard was 5:30 pm and we sailed at 5:50 pm (early – scheduled at 6:00 pm). Sunrise was 4:41 am and sunset was 11:22 pm. We sent clocks back 1 hour.
We got up early to watch the sail into Stockholm, through the archipelago. It was very pretty and sunny. The ship docked at 8:00 am. We took the Stockholm sights & Vasa museum tour. It was 3.5 hours. We left the ship at 8:45. We had a brief drive and went to the Vasa museum. We had about 1.5 hours here. We then had a city drive with 2 brief photo stops. Then we had a 10 minute walk around the Gamal Stan (Old town area) and they pointed out where the ship shuttle stop was, next to the Opera House. We went back to the ship for lunch. After lunch, we took the ship shuttle and walked around the old town area some more. We were going to walk to the Ice Bar at the Grand Hotel, but again the weather was looking pretty nasty. My mom didn't want to get caught out in the rain, so we just walked around Stockholm some. We also passed on a canal cruise. It started to rain as soon as we were on the shuttle back to the ship.
Ship docked at 8:00 am. We had a relaxing morning and took the ship shuttle into town. It is 3 blocks from the entrance to the old town. From here, we walked up the hill to the Alexander Nevsky cathedral, which is at the top. We explored the Toompea area (at the top of the hill) then meandered back down the hill and through the old town. We stopped in at least 4 churches &went to town square where a great craft market was held. We then walked to Fat Margaret and back to the shuttle stop. We spent 3 hours in Tallinn. I found prices in Tallinn much better than in St. Petersburg and got a very good deal on a matryoska doll here. We went back to the ship for lunch and decided to spend the afternoon relaxing on board to recuperate from St. Petersburg. All aboard was 4:30 pm and we sailed at 5:00 pm. Sunrise was 4:10 am and sunset was 10:39 pm. We set our clocks back 1 hour again.
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The staff were all friendly helpful and hard working, there just aren't enough of them, whether it is ordering a beer or waiting for service at breakfast and dinner you just had to be very patient.
The Innkeepers Lodge, Tunbridge Wells is a lovely place to stay and eat but the poor management with regard to staffing levels lets it down.
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I have stayed here many times and over the last couple of years seen it going down hill.
This last stay was my last stay as it felt tired and dirty, there was a broken rail in the bathroom, tissues boxes etc were not filled, stains on carpet and what really upset me was the fact that when I came to blow dry my hair in the morning ready for a meeting I found the hairdryer broken.
You have to que at the bar hopeing the bar tenter sees you to check in.
I used this hotel as close to my head office and value for money but I am now going to pay £20 extra for a better hotel down the road.
Shame to see it so dirty and so unloved.
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A pleasant and relaxing stay
A great hotel in a very pleasant village, smart decor, efficient and friendly staff, thought there might be a lot of noise from the main road outside but hardly noticed it, slept very soundly.
Lovely wee hotel
We used hotel as a base to attend a wedding.
We were warmly welcomed liked the rooms , it is old outside and new and modern inside. I would recommend this hotel to others and I would use again if staying in this area.
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hotel was fine.
our only comment would be that our request for non feather bedding did not get passed on, the hotel put the matter right but claimed that LR.com had not passed our request on to them?
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Great hotel
I've stayed here a few times now and it's great is certainly go back again.
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Very good value for money, nice food
Poor Breakfast and indifferent staff.
We stayed at the Innkeepers Lodge, Southborough.
(The Hand & Sceptre). Whilst the bar & restaurant were very nice, the room was adequate, but quite tired, but not a problem. However breakfast was very poor. Only continental included in the price even though it said breakfast included, it did not specify continental. (You can of course pay extra for a full breakfast!). The "continental" breakfast provided was sparse, they had run out of orange juice & marmalade. I had to ask for ordinary teabags. The containers for yoghurt and jams,etc, were mainly empty. The staff were indifferent about the situation and there was no management available to speak to. We left feeling rather ripped off.
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Good but ....
I always stay here while on business in kent, nice rooms, staff friendly and easy parking but over the last few stays I have noticed that the rooms are feeling and looking dirty.
Very dusty, the basics are always done but dust is gathering around the edge of the room, on top of curtains and even on the walls.
All the rooms need a good spring clean, steam clean all surfaces, pull everything out and clean. Plus things like the controls need cleaning. It's a shame as I really like the hotel.
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Little Flowers Are Budding On Ballet's Family Tree
By ANNA KISSELGOFF
Published: December 3, 2002
There is an extra family feeling to the cozy Christmas party in ''The Nutcracker,'' now in New York City Ballet's annual run at the New York State Theater. Rarely have so many dance dynasties been represented in one ballet in one season.
Libby Coleman's grandmother is the former City Ballet star Melissa Hayden. Alexandra Warrick's mother is Heléne Alexopoulos, who retired this year as one of the company's ballerinas. Nicholas Fokine's great-grandfather Mikhail Fokine was one of 20th-century ballet's greatest choreographers. Alexandra is 8 while Libby and Nicholas are 9: all are ballet students who are performing this year in George Balanchine's beloved 1954 version of ''The Nutcracker.'' Nicholas, a ''Star Trek'' fan, calls the convergence of descendants ''Ballet: The Next Generation.''
Ask la Cour, 20, is in a different category, already a professional dancer in the Royal Danish Ballet. Yet his debut with City Ballet is also set for ''The Nutcracker'' and he, too, is part of a famous ballet family. His mother is Lise la Cour, formerly associate artistic director of the Royal Danish Ballet, where she started her dancing career as a child. She is also the mother of Ask's half brother, Nilas Martins, a principal in City Ballet, whose father is Peter Martins, the company's artistic director.
The weight of history lies lightly on the smallest shoulders. In rehearsal, Nicholas has been instructed by the children's coach and teacher, Garielle Whittle, to speak naturally if sotto voce at the 19th-century Christmas party in Act I. When Fritz, the young host, inquires about his guests' journey, Nicholas said he replies: ''It's been such a long way. It's cold outside.''
''Then when Fritz asks me, 'How did you get here?' '' he continued, ''I say, 'I just took the 66th Street crosstown.' ''
Nonetheless the children, pupils at the company's School of American Ballet, take their heritage seriously.
Asked which ballets he likes best, Nicholas's impish expression turned grave: ''Great-grandfather's,'' he said, picking out landmark ballets that Fokine choreographed early in the 20th century in Russia and for Diaghilev's Ballets Russes. These include ''Firebird,'' ''Les Sylphides'' and ''Schéhérazade,'' which he has seen live or on video. Making a case for a strong gene pool, he added: ''I like to make up dances in my head and do them with fingers. I already have 100 ballets in my mind, some with music, some without.''
Alexandra, whose twin brother, Grayson, was also accepted at the School of American Ballet but who prefers tennis, started at 4 in a pre-ballet class in another studio. ''I said, 'This isn't ballet,' '' she recalled. Rising from a chair to demonstrate what she had rejected, she waddled and jumped with legs parallel rather than turned out the classical way. ''I wanted to do what my mother was doing. It wasn't dance to me, and if my mother could do it, so could I.''
Ms. Hayden, who retired from City Ballet in 1973, is the dancer Libby admires most. Libby has seen her grandmother dance on film and has watched her sister, Emma, a 15-year-old student at the school, perform in ''The Nutcracker'' and in the garland waltz in ''The Sleeping Beauty.''
Libby's aunt, Jennifer Coleman, danced with the National Ballet of Caracas and John Clifford's Los Angeles Ballet. She is the sister of Libby's father, Stuart Coleman, who is a lawyer and on the board of the school. Mr. Coleman and his wife, Alice, met on a blind date at City Ballet. ''His tickets were in Row K, center,'' Ms. Coleman said. ''I knew this was for me.'' Libby's brother, Teddy, 13, plays in chess tournaments. Although Mr. Coleman and his lawyer father, Don Coleman, were immersed in Ms. Hayden's dance career, he and the other parents said they did not push their children into studying ballet. ''It's a hard life,'' he said.
Libby said, however, ''I do want to be a dancer because I love it and because I have gone through so many generations of watching my sister, my grandma and my aunt.''
This is her second year in the party scene in Act I, and she is also one of the candied angels who scoot around in Act II in the Kingdom of the Sweets ruled by the Sugar Plum Fairy. Both she and Alexandra take naturally to the unison gliding with bent knees that gives the illusion of angels floating by. Ms. Whittle, who has picked and taught the children's casts since 1984, told them to move on the odd count. ''The angel ahead of me goes on the first count and I go on 3,'' Libby said.
The children, scheduled to perform in alternating casts during the 46-performance run, are to be paid $10 for each appearance. As Alexandra noted: ''They pay us for dress rehearsals, so it's 25 nights. Now that my brother found out we're getting paid, he wants to be in it, too.'' Taking the long view, Alexandra added: ''I love being onstage. I have always wanted to act and dance. I've always wanted to be in musicals.''
When she said candidly, ''I had high hopes of a main part in a ballet,'' her mother reminded her this was her first year in ''The Nutcracker.''


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|Jun 15, 1982
|Filing date
|Jun 16, 1980
|Priority date
|Jun 16, 1980
|Publication number
|Russell H. Bauer, Madeleine Heidkamp
|Original Assignee
|The United States Of America As Represented By The Secretary Of The Navy
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|Patent Citations (8), Non-Patent Citations (3), Referenced by (8), Classifications (6)
|External Links: USPTO, USPTO Assignment, Espacenet
A11 =∂φF.sbsb.2 /∂vN
A12 =∂φF.sbsb.2 /∂vE
A21 =∂λF.sbsb.2 /∂vN
A22 =∂λF.sbsb.2 /∂vE
Prior art satellite navigation systems generally fit into several categories. The first category includes systems which directly "measure" velocity and position with respect to the ground and compare this inertial position with an updated fix position to determine errors in the inertial system. U.S. Pat. No. 3,702,477 is an example. This patent discusses apparatus which compares doppler frequency shift measured from satellite signals with doppler frequency shift measured by inertial sensors. The difference between the two measured shifts is used to generate a set of error signals that represent estimates of position and velocity errors in the inertial sensors. Software is provided which combines the satellite data and inertial data of the system to achieve a continuous position and velocity output with decreased "drift" error; the error referred to being related to inertial instrument "drift". The reference is primarily directed to comparing two physically "measured" quantities and correcting for errors by means of a Kalman filter which "may generate a set of inertial instrument bias corrections". According to U.S. Pat. No. 3,702,477, "measurements" or observables are fed into the Kalman filter to produce correct position and velocity outputs of an aircraft relative to the ground. U.S. Pat. Nos. 3,558,478, 3,630,079, and 3,941,984 are also of this category, relating to systems which "measure" position and velocity with respect to the ground. U.S. Pat. No. 3,588,478 teaches an inertial navigation system wherein a dead reckoning computer is updated by RF signals from a satellite to correct for drift due to "sensing devices and the computer". To correct for wind currents, two mechanical inputs are fed into a computer which generates a wind adjustment factor based on the sensed inputs. U.S. Pat. No. 3,630,079 employs a plurality of sensors (such as water speed sensor, a gyrocompass, or an acoustic doppler device) the outputs of which are compared or combined to determine absolute position of a vessel between periodic signals from an orbiting satellite. Finally, U.S. Pat. No. 3,941,984 teaches an integrated system which dead-reckons between satellite fixes and specifically addresses the problem of "drift" due to ocean currents. This reference corrects for dead-reckoning errors by combining a LORAN system together with a satellite navigation system to enhance the accuracy of position data generated by a shipborne doppler sonar or other "measuring" apparatus. Orthogonal velocity errors are estimated by a computer program which combines LORAN data from a plurality of stations over a predetermined period by means of a least-mean-square fit subroutine. The above-discussed references attempt to physically "measure" position error between fixes by compensating for various types of drift effects in the measuring devices.
The references in the above category have two common features which limit their effectiveness. First, because they are significantly measurement dependent in detecting between-fix position errors, the systems of the references are affected by weather, geography, and environment which affect cost and reliability. For example, ocean floor topography affects sonar (or acoustic) doppler. Weather and location of stations limits the boundaries wherein vessel position may be determined by LORAN. And cost, reliability, and maintenance are important concerns with respect to sensors. Second, the above-cited references determine absolute position and velocity (i.e., relative to ground) through direct measurement and not by first measuring position and velocity relative to the ocean, "computing" an "ocean drift" correction therefrom, and then combining the "ocean drift" correction with dead-reckoning and satellite fix data to yield absolute position. The references attempt to resolve position error by adjustment measuring apparatus rather than determining the error due to environment changes. The references do not address the question of solving for ocean current so that it can be combined with ship velocity relative to the ocean in order to account for the doppler effect due to ship motion. Where relative velocity can nearly always be measured but absolute velocity measurement is dependent on numerous factors, the disadvantages of measuring absolute velocity and position (as performed in the prior technology) are evident.
A second category of patents includes U.S. Pat. No. 3,453,624. In references of this type, the path of a craft is determined by dead-reckoning based on the previously computed craft position, craft speed and the computed velocity of the medium through which the craft passes. In U.S. Pat. No. 3,453,624, a wind velocity term labelled "new wind estimate" is described as a function of "old wind estimate", "long term dead-reckoning position", and a "smoothing time constant". While directed specifically to a current correction factor, the reference fails to account for various effects the wind (or medium) velocity term has on the navigation system. The wind or current estimate is used just to determine the actual ground speed of an aircraft; but the current estimate assumes the correctness of the previous update position in the determination. While the cited reference recognizes the relativistic effect of wind speed on aircraft speed, it does not recognize that the position "fixed" by VORTEC means (i.e., X1 or X2 in the equations) may be in error due to the effect craft motion has on the received doppler. Although the reference of the second category accounts for the effect of wind velocity on ground speed (see FIG. 2), it does not consider how the motion of the craft (due to wind velocity) affects the doppler shift sensed by the satellite.
The present method is an improvement over the above-discussed prior art navigation techniques and systems by deriving error-compensated, absolute position data with respect to the earth from relative position measurements with respect to the water. The mechanical, geographical, and environmental limitations of prior techniques are greatly diminished.
The present method is a further improvement in that its error compensation accounts for the effects of vessel motion on satellite position fixing. Whereas, the prior art assumes that the satellite fix is correct in updated dead-reckoned position data, the present invention accounts for the inaccuracy in satellite position fixes due to water current effects. The error resulting due to the time which elapses between the instant of satellite lock-on and the time when that fix position is calculated is also accounted for.
In determining the initial satellite fix error due to water current, a least-squares fit process is employed. Given noisy or asymmetrical sensed input data, an attempt to determine the error could result in a non-convergent output over successive fixes. The present method provides an alarm in such an instance.
The present invention provides an accurate ocean navigation method which accounts for doppler effects of ocean vessel motion introduced by constant or slow-changing ocean currents.
FIG. 1 is a block diagram of the navigation system which employs the present invention.
FIG. 2 is an illustration which graphically portrays the errors sought to be corrected by the present invention.
FIGS. 3(a-d) is a detailed flow chart showing the method of the present invention in correcting for navigation position errors due to ocean currents.
FIG. 4 is an illustration showing the effects of introducing an error into the system to determine sensitivity.
FIG. 5 is a graphical illustration showing how the present invention keeps track of elapsed times between satellite fixes.
FIG. 6 is a graphical illustration showing how the present invention accounts for delay in position calculation relative to time of fix.
Referring to FIG. 1, the environment of the invention is shown. A doppler speed log 2 (which may be an MRQ-4016A two axis doppler sonar) and a gyrocompass 4 (which may be a Sperry Mark 29 gyro) comprise a primary means for detecting the velocity of a ship or ocean vessel (not shown), with respect to the water. The position of the ship is to be determined. As indicated in FIG. 1, an EM log 6 may be used as an alternative or back-up system for acquiring ship velocity information. The speed from either the doppler speed log 2 the EM log 6 can be combined with heading data from gyro 4 in conventional fashion in resolvers 8 or 10, respectively, to provide ship velocity vs with respect to the water. The desired vs is switched on by a sensor selector 12. As is well known, ship velocity vs is combined in element 14 with a signal corresponding to water velocity vw to provide a total velocity v with respect to the earth which enters a dead-reckoning module 16. Entering the dead-reckoning module 16 are the following inputs: latitude, longitude, time, and total velocity v.
Referring for the moment to FIG. 2, the problem addressed by the present invention is readily discernible. In FIG. 2, latitudes are shown for two satellite fixes at times t1 and t2.φ1 and φ2 correspond to true but unknown ship latitude at times t1 and t2, respectively. There are also known satellite fix latitudes φF.sbsb.1 and φF.sbsb.2 taken at lock-on times t1 and t2, respectively. In addition, based on dead-reckoning between satellite fixes at times t1 and t2, a known dead-reckoned latitude φDR at time t2 is generated. The significant point to note is that the satellite fix latitudes φF.sbsb.1 and φF.sbsb.2 differ from the true latitudes φ1 and φ2. The discrepancy is represented by satellite fix errors φE.sbsb.1 and φE.sbsb.2 which are due in part to a doppler shift caused by an unknown water velocity vw. By considering doppler effects, an accurate estimate of vw is determined.
Still referring to FIG. 2, the graphical representation suggests the following relationships. A latitude update φu is defined as:
φu =φF.sbsb.2 -φDR (1)
φDR =φ2 +φE.sbsb.1 +vN τ(2)
vN represents a constant velocity error in the north direction which results in a satellite fix error relative to true position; and
τ corresponds to the time between fixes.
In words, relationship (2) states that the dead-reckoned latitude at time t2 is the true latitude φ2 plus the absolute satellite fix error at the previous fix at a time t1 plus an unknown error due to a velocity north error vN occurring between fixes. That is, the total latitude error at time t2 is the sum of the true latitude error at the previous fix (φE.sbsb.1) and the accumulated position error due to unknown vN between the previous fix and the current fix (vN τ).
Noting from the graph of FIG. 2 that:
φF.sbsb.2 =φ2 +φE.sbsb.2 (3)
φE.sbsb.2 is the satellite fix error at the current fix and, like φE.sbsb.1, is partially predictable where the velocity leading to the fix error is assumed constant. Combining equations (1), (2) and (3), the latitude up date becomes:
φu =φE.sbsb.2 -φE.sbsb.1 -vN τ(4)
Similarly, a longitude update may be set forth as:
λu =λE.sbsb.2 -λE.sbsb.1 -vE τ(5)
where vE is an unknown velocity east error.
The following terms describe the satellite fix error factors in conventional differential notation. Changes in latitude and longitude fix positions (φF.sbsb.2 and λF.sbsb.2) are related to changes in velocity north (vN) and velocity east (vE) errors.
A11 =∂φF.sbsb.2 /∂vN
A12 =∂φF.sbsb.2 /∂vE
A21 =∂λF.sbsb.2 /∂vN
A22 =∂λF.sbsb.2 /∂vE
Using primes (') to indicate Aij values for the previous satellite fix, the satellite fix errors (excluding small random errors due to the receiver and satellite system) may be represented by:
φE.sbsb.2 =A11 vN +A12 VE
φE.sbsb.1 =A'11 vN +A'12 vE
λE.sbsb.2 =A21 vN +A22 vE
λE.sbsb.1 =A'21 vN +A'22 vE
Using the above term notation in relationships (4) and (5), the following matrix equation results: ##EQU1## where:
Δ=(A22 -A'22 -τ) (A11 -A'11 -τ)-(A'12 -A12) (A'21 -A21).
Small random errors which relate to the receiver and satellite fixing system affect the accuracy of the above matrix. However the effect of these random errors are negligible and ignored.
Ignoring the differential Aij terms, a simplification of matrix (6) can be set forth as follows:
vN (approximate)=φu /τ (7)
vE (approximate)=λu /τ (8)
Equations (7) and (8) are approximations of equation (6). They do not solve for the velocity errors as precisely as does equation (6).
The relationships set forth in matrix equation (6) and in equations (7) and (8) provide solutions for the unknown velocities which cause error in the latitude and longitude positions of the vessel. When the unknown velocities have been solved for they are used in the dead-reckoning module 16 (of FIG. 1) to improve performance as reflected in FIG. 2.
Referring back to FIG. 1, the position outputs of the dead-reckoning module 16 are φDR and λDR, which enter a satellite fix module 18. The satellite fix module 18 is, in turn, in communication with a satellite 20, which provides data to the satellite fix module 18 indicating when there is a fix. The satellite fix module 18 uses the outputs φDR and λDR from the dead-reckoning module 16 and provides φF.sbsb.1, φF.sbsb.2, λF.sbsb.1 and λF.sbsb.2 derived from the satellite 20 to an ocean current module 22.
The ocean current module 22 is the principal element of the invention. It receives the latitude inputs φDR, φF.sbsb.1, and φF.sbsb.2 and the longitude inputs λDR, λF.sbsb.1, and λF.sbsb.2 ; generates an indication of velocity north error vN and velocity east error vE ; and provides a water velocity vector vw which includes the latitude and longitude velocity errors due to vessel motion relative to the satellite 20.
The ocean current module 22 has a plurality of signal inputs corresponding to sensed inputs. In one embodiment, the sensed inputs are encoded to form a digital word. The digital word addresses a location in a Random-Access Memory (RAM) which provides the appropriate vN and vE outputs. The vN and vE outputs are then vectorially combined to give a water velocity vw output as shown in FIG. 1.
A computer program based on the flow chart of FIG. 3 (a through d) implements the above embodiment, effecting the necessary responses in the ROM and RAM hardware to provide the sought inputs. Therein, the sensed inputs are digitally encoded and combined as set forth in relationships (1) through (6) or (1) through (5) and (7) and (8) as selected.
In FIG. 3, the A'ij parameters (i.e., the Aij parameters for the previous satellite fix) are entered into storage memory elements Wij. The A'ij parameters, previously defined as partial derivatives, represent the differential values corresponding to the last satellite fix. Previous latitude and previous longitude position update determinations, φu (the correction between the dead-reckoned latitude φDR and the satellite fix latitude φF.sbsb.2 in FIG. 2) and λu (the corresponding correction between the dead-reckoned longitude λDR and the satellite fix longitude λF.sbsb.2) are also entered into storage (SB) along with relative motion table PLAT and PLON. Each relative motion table PLAT or PLON comprises a plurality of position values taken at equal intervals during a satellite pass. The distance to the center of the earth (RNAV) is calculated in straightforward fashion based on position, RNAV being used to convert orthogonal velocity determinations into binary angular measurements (BAMs).
In accordance with the present invention, a hypothetical velocity north error vN (e.g., one knot in the present discussion) is introduced into the system. The cumulative effect of such error on the values in the PLAT table over time is depicted in FIG. 4. For each successive point, an additional Δφ error would be added to the dead-reckoned position determination. To compensate for the introduced error a loop adds the corresponding Δφ error into each value in the PLAT table. (TEMP indicates a cumulative value which increments by Δφ until the looping ends). A SOLVE routine is then implemented in straightforward fashion to give new φu and λu values. Partial derivatives A11 and A21 are then calculated, accounting for the velocity north error vN. Specifically, original φu and λu values SB(0,1) and SB(2,3) are respectively subtracted from the newly calculated values φu and λu (which include the one knot error), yielding a measure of sensitivity in latitude and longitude to a velocity north error vN.
In similar fashion, a velocity east error of one knot is artificially introduced to determine the latitude and longitude sensitivity to this type of error. In FIG. 3 this is shown by first resetting the PLAT table to its original values (before the one knot velocity north error vN was introduced). By adding Δλ (which is equal to Δφ/cos φF) in a PLON table loop, the effect of a velocity east error vE can be determined in a SOLVE routine. The latitude and longitude changes or sensitivity in φu and λu due to the one-knot velocity east error vE are then used to obtain adjusted A12 and A22 values. The PLON table values and the φu and λu values are then restored to their original values. Original fixes φF.sbsb.2 and λF.sbsb.2 (previously described in FIG. 2) are restored by combining PLAT (0,1) which corresponds to φDR (FIG. 2) with φu which corresponds to (φDR -φF.sbsb.2) and by likewise combining PLON (0,1) which corresponds to λDR with 80 u.
A measure of latitude and longitude sensitivity relative to orthogonal velocity errors which cause the difference between true position and satellite fix position results. The latter steps in the flowchart significantly enhance the position correction by accounting for errors and contingencies previously ignored by prior systems.
To account for the elapsed time between a good fix and an unsuccessful fix attempt, time factors TSLLK and TELPS are included. TSLLK represents the time from the most recent attempt and is added to the time TELPS which represents the time between the last successful fix and the most recent fix attempt (see FIG. 5). The Aij values for the converging position determination replace the currently computed Aij values for any non-converging position and the water current solution is then determined when the next successful fix is obtained.
When convergence occurs, the Aij sensitivity matrix used in equation (6) is called forth. A new matrix in terms of WSij is generated and a determinant DET is defined.
Specifically, the WSij (i=1,2; j=1,2) terms comprise a sensitivity matrix and are defined as follows:
WS11 =A11 -A'11 =TELPS�1852/(3600�RNAV�π)
WS22 =A22 -A'22 -TELPS�1852/(3600�RNAV�π�cos (φF.sbsb.2)).
Corrections reflected in the φu and λu matrix equations can be computed based on the WSij matrix and velocity north (vN) and velocity east (vE) errors. Referring to FIG. 6, it can be noted that the dead-reckoning error related to the "fix time" is not computed until a time T after the fix time. During the time T the dead-reckoning system accumulates an additional error in position because it is still using an old erroneous water velocity. The present invention accounts for the time T (which is on the order of 15 minutes), during which time the additional latitude (and longitude) error is approximately vN �T (or vE �T) (see FIG. 6). These additional error terms are compensted for.
Previous water velocities, X' and Y', determined before the new error was calculated, are updated as velocities X and Y which substract the error velocity vN or vE from the X' and Y' velocities, respectively. The updated water velocity is then defined by a rate and heading (WRATE and WHEAD) by simple geometry. The water velocity may also be represented by vW shown in FIG. 1.
The final corrected position, which provides for the elapsed time (TELPS) between converging calculated positions, and new water velocities X and Y, that account for ship motion between time of fix and time of position calculation, is shown in he final step of the flowchart of FIG. 3. The ##EQU2## matrix on the right of the equality relates to position based on the previous velocity north and velocity east errors. The right-hand term of the final corrected position equality includes the Aij terms which define the sensitivity of fix positions to velocity error and TSLLK terms which recognize the error introduced due to the time interim between actual position computation and fix time, i.e., position error due to ship motion during computation.
The final values of DRLAT and DRLON include the total calculated latitude and longitude errors which correct the dead-reckoned position as close as possible to the actual current latitude and longitude.
It should of course be understood that within the scope of the appended claims the invention may be practiced other than as specifically described.
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|Filing date
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|Nov 19, 1963
|Gaudillere Bernard Collette
|Device for determining the direction of the ground speed of a moving body
|Feb 20, 1968
|Jul 1, 1969
|Hughes Aircraft Co
|System for determining craft position
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|"Satellite Navigation"--published in American Practical Navigator in 1977 the Defense Mapping Agency, Hydrographic Center pp. 1019-1065.
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During our time with this bank, we had procured a credit card through them with a $3000 limit.
Well we were happy with them until they were gobbled up by the many branched Community First Credit Union. Well, since we had horrible experiences with Community First before, we decided we would close all of our accounts and move to a regional bank that is in our area. Unfortunitly, we had to leave our credit card with them because we had neither the credit nor the income to get a credit card with our new bank.
About 2-3 months after the takeover of our credit union we received a letter from Community first that though we have neither asked for or wanted they were going to open a Community First branded Platinum Visa card with a $3000 limit.
My wife and I were confused by this because we had already had a credit card through them whenwe were with our small 1 branch credit union.
I called the customer service number for Community First and was told that since I had a credit card branded with my original bank's name and that bank no longer exists, they are issuing me a bard branded with their name. I asked specificly what that means for the balance I owed on the first card. I was told that the first card would be suspended and to pay on the balance until paid and that the new card would be a seperate card and account. So I stuck the new card in my wallet and saved it incase of emergency.
Acouple of months later it was Christmas time so we decided to do our Christmas shopping on our new card and charged approx. $300, thinking we were going to pay it off a few months later at tax return time.
Well we got our statement after this and were we in for a shock. With our previous charges and the $300 we charged for Christmas, we were expecting an apporox. $1000 balance with a modest payment that we were going to pay until tax returns. We opened our statement to find a balance of $4000 and found out they combined both of my accounts into 1 and then said we were over our $3000 limit and wanted a minimum payment that was $200 more than what our mortgage payment was.
I called customer service again and found no apololgies or sympathies. I was told that I was never told that we would have seperate accounts and we were always meant to only have 1 card (although I had been paying these as seperate accounts for 3 months). I stated that though it may be true that was to have 1 account, this was an error by their customer service representative and I felt lied to. I asked, I felt reasonably, that they waive the late and overlimit fees and make the minimum payment something more reasonable (not a payment more then mortgae payment.) They refused, would not budge, would not negotiate. I was disgusted that they would not honor their word so I said thank you and disconnected the call.
I decided that I would have more luck speaking with someone at a local branch. I called my branch and asked for the branch manger, I did this several times over the course of a month and was always told he was busy or not in and would be called back. It has been about 2 years and am still waiting for my call.
Since nobody at any level at this bank would budge and they would not accept any payment less than the outragous minimum payment, that again was more than my mortgage payment, I felt that I had no choice then to default on the card, take the hit on my credit, and then pay once it went to collections.
I waited and waited for thie debt to be written off so I could just pay whatever collection agency had the debt. Instead I received a call from the credit union stating that I either they receive full payment on the card or I will be sued in small claims court and my wages would be garnished. This is their right. I tried one more time to plead my case with a local branch.
Well I found a loan officer that somewhat cared. She offered to close my credit card and extend a loan to me at a modest interest rate to cover the balnce owed and waive the late and overdraft fees. I accepted the offer but thought it reasonable to pay a payment equal to what my payment would have been for both cards before they were combined which would have been about $250 per month and would pay how ever long that would take. I didn't think this was unreasonable since this whole situation was due again to an error on Community First's part. I was told no that the only way to avoid this was to pay $400 a month that I could not afford. I told them I could not do this and because of my other obligations I would end up defaulting. She was very nice and told me I could sign the papers, get the credit card paid, and the branch manager will call me back and can negotiate the terms of the loan.
Again it has been almost 2 years since. Still waiting for my call back.
Also again because of my income, I had no choice but to pay what I could afford. When making a choice between my car and mortgage and an unsecured loan i had to do what I had to do.
Wisconsin has a little known law called Amortization of Debts . This law is similar to a chapter 13 bankruptcy in that all interest and collection efforts must cease and they have to accept a monthly payment over the course of 3 years as determined by my local circuit court. The filing charge for this was about $400 and the payment about $250 a month. I offered Community First the $400 and the payment with them still being able to charge the interest on the loan. Again was told no and a manager could negotiate the terms,
Again almost 2 years. Still waiting for my call.
So while I was speaking to an attorney preparing my Amortization of Debts I think Community First's collections department got nervous. I work as a customer service agent in a call center. Their representative called the customer service line, pretended he was a customer and asked for me. I told him that I was not to get calls at work and not to call me. On my break, I called a local branch, asked for the branch manager to call me back regard their agents underhanded tatics in calling my workplace and pretending to be a customer. Was promised a call back.
Almost 2 years...still waiting for my call.
That night another one of their collection agents came to my door and began discussing the situation in front of my 8 year old son threatening to sue me and take my paycheck. I explained to her that I am filing an Amortization of Debts and would be willing to settle this and make the payments to them with interest. She just walked away.
Finally, I filed the Amortization of Debts, all interest had to stop and I got to pay the payment I wanted to pay in the first place. This bank turned down hundreds of dollars because they would not work with me because of a mistake and situation they created and refused to take ownership.
Finally, a few days before I filed my Amortization of Debts, they filed a small claims suit. My court case overruled theirs and though they get a judgement in case I would default on my Amortization of Debts, they are not allowed to collect on it. Low and behold they still tried to garnish my wages and would not drop it until I turned the matter over to the trustee handling the case. In their last ditch effort to collect on this unreasonable payment, when they were telling me they would not stop garnishing my wage, I recanted my story to the person on the phone about all of the lies told and underhanded tactics the bank had done to me, I was again promised a call back from a bank manager.
Still waiting for my call.
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Author Dany Laferrière has become the first Quebecer and the first Haitian to be elected to the prestigious Académie française as an immortal.
Laferrière joins the ranks of such literary legends as Victor Hugo and Eugene Ionesco in receiving what is considered the highest honour in the French language.
The goals of the Académie française are to maintain the purity of the French language and promote eloquence in the arts and sciences. Its 40 members are elected for life.
Born in Haiti in April 1953, Laferrière came to Canada in 1976.
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