Special orbit determination algorithms were developed to accomodate the size and speed limitations of on-board computer systems of the NAVSTAR Global Positioning System. The algorithms use square root sequential filtering methods. A new method for the time update of the square root covariance matrix was also developed. In addition, the time update method was compared with another square root convariance propagation method to determine relative performance characteristics. Comparisions were based on the results of computer simulations of the LANDSAT-D satellite processing pseudo range and pseudo range-rate measurements from the phase one GPS. A summary of the comparison results is presented.


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    Title :

    A Study of Autonomous Satellite Navigation Methods Using the Global Positioning Satellite System


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    Publication date :

    1980


    Size :

    55 pages


    Type of media :

    Report


    Type of material :

    No indication


    Language :

    English