Onboard instruments have been shown to be an effective aid to navigation on missions to the outer planets. The relationship of two possible candidate navigation instruments, an image tube (television) and a scanning photometer, with other systems such as data processing and attitude control is discussed. Certain key problem areas relating to the design of each sensor are considered, and the scientific uses of each sensor are examined. The navigational efficacy of both instruments is illustrated by some selected results from a navigation and guidance simulation of outer planet missions. It is concluded that both devices are viable alternatives for onboard outer planet navigation.
Comparison of two sensors for outer planet mission onboard navigation.
The growth and maturity of navigation in space; National Space Meeting ; 1972 ; Orlando, FL
01.01.1972
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NTRS | 1974
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