This report presents experimental data obtained by partial simulation of a missile attitude determination system consisting of magnetometers sensing the earth's magnetic field and a sensor responding to the earth's horizon. The contribution of various errors to system error is outlined. A basis is provided for possible future work concerning the affect of on-board interference. (Author)
Simulation of an Attitude Determining System Utilizing Magnetometers and Earth's Horizon Sensor
1965
32 pages
Report
Keine Angabe
Englisch
Missile Technology , Missile Trajectories & Reentry Dynamics , Attitude control systems , Reentry vehicles , Magnetometers , Simulation , Errors , Magnetic fields , Frequency modulation , Horizon scanning , Inertial guidance , Infrared radiation , Infrared detectors , Azimuth , Guidance , Systems engineering , Effectiveness
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