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Jiachen Liu¹, Lu Wang¹, Yutong Zu¹

¹Faculty of Engineering Technology, China University of Geosciences (Beijing), Beijing 100083, China.

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Summary

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This study introduces a new multi-position initial alignment method for accurate underground pipeline trajectory mapping using Fiber Optic Gyroscope (FOG) and Micro-Electro-Mechanical Inertial Measurement Unit (MIMU) data. The method significantly improves 3-D pipeline positioning accuracy.

Keywords:

data backtracking initial alignment multi-position initial alignment pipeline three-dimensional trajectory measurement

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Area of Science:

Geomatics Engineering
Inertial Navigation Systems
Geophysical Surveying

Background:

Accurate 3D trajectory mapping of underground pipelines is crucial for infrastructure management.
Traditional inertial measurement methods rely on initial attitude determination, often hindered by complex urban magnetic fields.
Inaccurate initial attitude leads to significant errors in pipeline trajectory reconstruction.

Purpose of the Study:

To develop a novel multi-position initial alignment method for enhancing the accuracy of underground pipeline inertial measurement.
To overcome the limitations of traditional magnetometer-based initial attitude determination in challenging environments.
To improve the precision of 3D trajectory data for underground pipelines.

Main Methods:

Proposed a multi-position initial alignment method utilizing a single-axis Fiber Optic Gyroscope (FOG) and a three-axis Micro-Electro-Mechanical Inertial Measurement Unit (MIMU).
Designed a three-position alignment scheme based on the pipeline measuring instrument's three-point support structure.
Developed an initial alignment algorithm employing data backtracking for both rough (FOG) and fine (FOG/MIMU) alignment.

Main Results:

Experimental validation demonstrated high accuracy with pitch and roll angle errors under 0.05°.
Azimuth angle errors were found to be less than 0.2°.
The proposed method significantly improved the precision of the 3D trajectory of underground pipelines.

Conclusions:

The novel multi-position initial alignment method effectively addresses the inaccuracies associated with traditional methods in complex magnetic environments.
The combined use of FOG and MIMU data with a data backtracking algorithm provides a robust solution for precise initial attitude determination.
This advancement offers a more reliable approach for accurate 3D mapping and management of underground pipeline infrastructure.