MAGNETIC ANOMALY NAVIGATION

Magnetic anomaly navigation (MAN) is a passive positioning technique that uses variations in Earth's magnetic field to determine location. Unlike GPS, which requires satellites, MAN relies on matching observed magnetic field measurements to pre-existing magnetic field maps.  MAN systems use magnetometers to measure the local magnetic field strength and compare these readings against high-resolution magnetic anomaly maps. By correlating real-time measurements with the map database, the system can estimate its position—similar to how terrain-following radar matches elevation profiles.

MAN000 - Magnetic Anomaly Navigation - Research Questions
MAN001 - Fundamentals and Theory
MAN002 - Algorithmic Approaches
MAN003 - Practical Implementation
MAN004 - Application Specific Questions
MAN005 - Mapping and Databases
MAN006 - Advanced Topics
MAN007 - Case Studies and Future Directions