Methods and Design of Simple Devices for On-Board and Ground-Bound Orbit Determination
Abstract
Simple non-electrical methods and devices for orbit determination on the basis of explicit navigation are examined. Principal measuring devices discussed are the sextant, stadimetric instruments, and almucantars. Computational methods for solving the geometric orbital parameters are focused on adaptations of the velocity hodograph. Discussion includes sample problems and a general analysis of inherent errors.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Jun 01, 1971
- Accession Number
- AD0752199
Entities
People
- Daniel H. Jean
Organizations
- Air Force Institute of Technology