High Altitude Attitude Determination Study.

Abstract

Results are presented of various hardware and software studies to determine the attitude of satellites in high altitude (greater than 500 nmi) orbits. A technology survey was conducted to determine the state of the art in attitude reference systems and sensors. Six attitude reference system conceptual designs are hypothesized and parametric performance analyses conducted to determine their performance capabilities. Performance sensitivities for various sensor and filter combinations are presented, and possible areas for technology improvements are suggested. (Author)

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Mar 31, 1978
Accession Number
ADA053322

Entities

People

  • J. E. Potter
  • Martin V. Dixon
  • Richard T. Uyeminami
  • Stuart M. Melzer
  • Thomas A. Fuhrman

Organizations

  • The Aerospace Corporation

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Sensors
  • Space

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Accuracy
  • Angular Acceleration
  • Angular Momentum
  • Artificial Satellites
  • Computational Science
  • Computer Programs
  • Computers
  • Control Systems
  • Coordinate Systems
  • Differential Equations
  • Equations
  • Equations Of State
  • Geometry
  • Mathematical Filters
  • Mathematical Models
  • Metal Matrix Composites
  • Yaw

Readers

  • Atmospheric Remote Sensing.
  • Business Analytics
  • Organizational Psychology.

Technology Areas

  • Space
  • Space - Orbital Debris
  • Space - Spacecraft Maneuvers