Configuration Studies for Autonomous Satellite Navigation

Abstract

Several autonomous satellite navigation configurations were studies on a common low-altitude basis with the emphasis on accuracy and convergence. Analysis was performed by simulations using recursive filtering techniques. Configurations investigated included horizon sensors, unknown landmark tracking, known landmark tracking, and one-way doppler systems. Relevant sensor combinations were analyzed to determine possible performance augmentation.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
May 28, 1971
Accession Number
AD0731679

Entities

People

  • Anthony S. Abbott
  • Howard T. Hendrickson
  • Ira A. Gura

Organizations

  • The Aerospace Corporation

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Sensors
  • Space
  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Accuracy
  • Altitude
  • Artificial Satellites
  • Autonomous Navigation
  • Computers
  • Control Systems
  • Coordinate Systems
  • Doppler Systems
  • Elevation
  • Horizon Scanners
  • Low Altitude
  • Measurement
  • Navigation
  • Navigation Satellites
  • Radar Altimeters
  • Simulations
  • Vehicles

Readers

  • Finite Element Method (FEM) for solving Partial Differential Equations (PDEs)
  • Inertial Navigation Systems.
  • Space Exploration and Orbital Mechanics.

Technology Areas

  • Space