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Research article
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09 Apr 2025
Research article |
| 09 Apr 2025
| 09 Apr 2025
Software program development of a high-precision magnetometer system for human-occupied vehicles
Qimao Zhang
School of Geophysics and Information Technology, China University of Geosciences (Beijing), Beijing 100083, China
Aerospace Information Research Institute, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100190, China
Keyu Zhou
School of Geophysics and Information Technology, China University of Geosciences (Beijing), Beijing 100083, China
Ming Deng
CORRESPONDING AUTHOR
School of Geophysics and Information Technology, China University of Geosciences (Beijing), Beijing 100083, China
Ling Huang
Aerospace Information Research Institute, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100190, China
Cheng Li
Aerospace Information Research Institute, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100190, China
Qisheng Zhang
School of Geophysics and Information Technology, China University of Geosciences (Beijing), Beijing 100083, China
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We developed a software system for a high-precision magnetometer platform, specifically designed for human-occupied vehicles (HOVs). The system integrates magnetometers to deliver accurate magnetic field detection, with advanced features such as automatic probe switching and magnetic compensation. The system's performance was validated through rigorous laboratory tests and marine experiments on the Shenhai Yongshi platform.
We developed a software system for a high-precision magnetometer platform, specifically designed...
