Method and apparatus for determining a satellite attitude...

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2011-01-25

2011-01-25

Hellner, Mark (Department: 3663)

Data processing: vehicles, navigation, and relative location

Vehicle control, guidance, operation, or indication

Aeronautical vehicle

C701S004000, C342S357490

Reexamination Certificate

active

07877173

ABSTRACT:
A method and apparatus for determining the attitude of a satellite using crosslink information is disclosed. The method and apparatus integrates data from the crosslinks with data available from other sources including, for example, star sensors, inertial sensors, and earth limb sensors to derive an accurate estimate of the satellite attitude, even in harsh nuclear environments.

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