A Statistical Optimizing Navigation Procedure for Space Flight

Abstract

In a typical self-contained space navigation system celestial observation data are gathered and processed to produce estimated velocity corrections. The results of this paper provide a basis for determining the best celestial measurements and the proper times to implement velocity corrections. Fundamental to the navigation system is a procedure for processing celestial measurement data which permits incorporation of each individual measurement as it is made to provide an improved estimate of position and velocity. In order to optimize the navigation, a statistical evaluation of a number of alternative courses of action is made.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Sep 01, 1961
Accession Number
ADB186749

Entities

People

  • Richard M. Battin

Organizations

  • Massachusetts Institute of Technology

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Human Systems
  • Space

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Coordinate Systems
  • Cross Correlation
  • Data Science
  • Differential Equations
  • Equations
  • Guidance
  • Information Science
  • Line Of Sight
  • Measurement
  • Miss Distance
  • Motion Planning
  • Navigation
  • Observation
  • Spacecraft
  • Statistical Analysis
  • Three Dimensional
  • Trajectories

Readers

  • Aerospace Test and Evaluation
  • Astronomy and Astrophysics.
  • Inertial Navigation Systems.

Technology Areas

  • Space