Localization of Ferromagnetic Target with Three Magnetic Sensors in the Movement Considering Angular Rotation
Abstract
:1. Introduction
2. Localization Algorithm Description
2.1. The Model of Magnetic Dipole
2.2. The Rotation Angle Between the Magnetic Dipole and Sensor Array
2.3. The Locating Model of Magnetic Field Signal
3. Simulations
4. Experimental Tests
5. Conclusions
Acknowledgments
Author Contributions
Conflicts of Interest
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Gao, X.; Yan, S.; Li, B. Localization of Ferromagnetic Target with Three Magnetic Sensors in the Movement Considering Angular Rotation. Sensors 2017, 17, 2079. https://doi.org/10.3390/s17092079
Gao X, Yan S, Li B. Localization of Ferromagnetic Target with Three Magnetic Sensors in the Movement Considering Angular Rotation. Sensors. 2017; 17(9):2079. https://doi.org/10.3390/s17092079
Chicago/Turabian StyleGao, Xiang, Shenggang Yan, and Bin Li. 2017. "Localization of Ferromagnetic Target with Three Magnetic Sensors in the Movement Considering Angular Rotation" Sensors 17, no. 9: 2079. https://doi.org/10.3390/s17092079