Measuring and testing – Navigation – Take-off and landing monitors
Patent
1995-02-09
1998-11-17
Felber, Joseph L.
Measuring and testing
Navigation
Take-off and landing monitors
2502062, 244171, G01C 2102
Patent
active
058378944
ABSTRACT:
A three-axis attitude orientation system for a spacecraft is described. The single sensor provides roll and pitch information by locating the centroid of the earth and using this as a reference point. The system determines yaw by tracking the position of stars which appear in the field of view around the earth. Three-axis attitude is determined through ultraviolet imaging of the earth's limb and adjacent stars. A diffractive optics sensor and intensified CCD array are utilized for this purpose.
REFERENCES:
patent: 3162764 (1964-12-01), Haviland
patent: 4792685 (1988-12-01), Yamakawa
Fritz Teresa A.
Lee James C.
Pledger Douglas B.
Felber Joseph L.
Honeywell Inc.
Rendos Thomas A.
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