A New Mechanical Moving Device Based on the Polarization Navigation Method

Abstract:

The polarization phenomenon occurs when the sunlight is scattered by atmospheric molecules. As a result, there is a polarization pattern in the sky. An amount of research shows that many nature insects can derive orientation information from this pattern, such as bees and ants. The fundamental polarization pattern in the sky is presented. The characters and the orientation mechanism of the nature insects are discussed. The basic principle of designing the polarization skylight navigation sensor is explained. The domestic and foreign relevant researches and application situation of this new navigation method are summarized in details. In the end, the characters of application fields and its application prospect are previewed.

• Periodical: Applied Mechanics and Materials (Volumes 325-326)
• Pages: 956-960
• DOI: https://doi.org/10.4028/www.scientific.net/AMM.325-326.956
• Online since: June 2013
• Authors: Cheng Gui Li, Ji Tao Teng, Xi Chun Liu, Yan Feng Sun, Peng Wei
• Keywords: Automatic Navigation Device, Integrated Navigation, Orientation Information, Polarization Pattern, Polarized Light

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