Review and Critique of Some Procedures and Results in Nonlinear Estimation,

Abstract

Procedures and results in nonlinear estimation are reviewed and critiqued. Both theory and applications are discussed. The theoretical work is concerned with least-squares parameter estimation and marginal maximum likelihood filtering and smoothing for discrete-time nonlinear dynamic systems. Application studies which are examined include 747 stability and control derivatives estimation from flight test data, estimation of human respiratory system parameters from test data, and Apollo orbit determination from tracking ship data. (Author)

Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Sep 01, 1970
Accession Number
AD0715631

Entities

People

  • F. C. Johnson
  • J. S. Meditch

Organizations

  • Boeing

Tags

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Anatomy
  • Behavior And Behavior Mechanisms
  • Behavioral Disciplines And Activities
  • Behavioral Sciences
  • Biological Sciences
  • California
  • Continents
  • Cooperation
  • Filtration
  • Geographic Regions
  • Group Dynamics
  • North America
  • Respiratory System

Readers

  • Finite Element Method (FEM) for solving Partial Differential Equations (PDEs)
  • Space Exploration and Orbital Mechanics.
  • Theoretical Analysis.

Technology Areas

  • Space
  • Space - Spacecraft Maneuvers