Trajectory Reconstruction and Analysis Methodology. Mathematics and Guidelines for Program Implementation

Abstract

Optimal estimation techniques are applied to certain fundamental problems associated with ballistic missile testing. These problems include multiple vehicle trajectory reconstruction and performance analysis of metric, telemetry and vehicle subsystems. The mathematical background and guidelines for program implementation are provided for a recursive filtering and smoothing realization of the optimum linear estimator. Considerable emphasis is placed on efficient computation with minimal introduction of processing error. System considerations are applied to the aggregate tracking and estimation functions, and the optimum interface between tracking (data collection) and estimation (data processing) is identified.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Nov 29, 1978
Accession Number
ADA066375

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  • R. A. Brooks

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Communities of Interest

  • Sensors

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Algorithms
  • Computational Science
  • Computations
  • Computer Programs
  • Coordinate Systems
  • Differential Equations
  • Equations
  • Error Analysis
  • Filtration
  • Guidance
  • Inertial Measurement Units
  • Inertial Navigation
  • Mathematical Filters
  • Measurement
  • Navigation
  • Square Roots
  • Statistical Analysis

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  • Aerospace Test and Evaluation
  • Defense Acquisition Program Management