NIKE BLUETRACK: Blue Force Tracking in Underground Structures

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Authors

  • Markus Watzko
  • Karin Mascher
  • Axel Koppert

External Organisational units

  • Technische Universität Graz
  • OHB Digital Solutions GmbH, 8044 Graz, Austria

Abstract

In this article we present a blue force tracking system for operators in underground structures. By fusing inertial data sensed by an Inertial Measurement Unit (IMU) with distance information from Ultra-Wideband (UWB) and map information from a 3D model, a robust tracking system is introduced. Since the needed infrastructure and map model cannot be assumed available, tools are developed to provide the necessary information in near real-time. Our tests in a tunnel at Zentrum am Berg (ZaB) showed that the developed system provides robust localization information.

Details

Original languageEnglish
Number of pages6
Publication statusPublished - Jul 2022
Externally publishedYes
EventUrban Operations Expert Talks 2022: Introducing the Urban Operations Cell - Eisenerz, Austria
Duration: 19 Jul 202221 Jul 2022

Conference

ConferenceUrban Operations Expert Talks 2022
Country/TerritoryAustria
CityEisenerz
Period19/07/2221/07/22