J. Nelson Wright

THE EFFECT OF TRANSPONDER MOTION ON THE ACCURACY OF THE CALYPSO ELECTROMAGNETIC LOCALIZATION SYSTEM

PURPOSE To determine position and velocity-dependent effects in the overall accuracy of the Calypso Electromagnetic localization system, under conditions that emulate transponder motion during normal free breathing. METHODS AND MATERIALS Three localization transponders were mounted on a remote-controlled turntable that could move the transponders along a circular trajectory at speeds up to 3 cm/s. A stationary calibration established the coordinates of multiple points on each transponders circular path. Position measurements taken while the transponders were in motion at a constant speed were then compared with the stationary coordinates. RESULTS No statistically significant changes in the transponder positions in (x,y,z) were detected when the transponders were in motion. CONCLUSIONS The accuracy of the localization system is unaffected by transponder motion.