Velocity correction of the Janus configuration laser Doppler velocimeter

The error of laser Doppler velocimeter (LDV) based on Janus configuration is analyzed as the vehicle inclines. Analysis shows that the error of the Janus configuration LDV depends on the vertical velocity to horizontal velocity ratio (VHR) only. But the measurement accuracy of the Janus configuration LDV will be not high enough to meet the requirement of vehicle self-contained navigation system, if the VHR of the vehicle is overlarge in powerful rough ground. The error of the Janus configuration LDV is corrected through an inclinometer whose precision of angle needed is only 2%. Simulation shows that the error of the Janus configuration LDV after correction can be limited below 0.1% even as the VHR reaches 0.3 and pitch angle is 15°.