The guidance and navigation requirements for unmanned missions to the outer planets, assuming constant, low thrust, ion propulsion are discussed. The navigational capability of the ground based Deep Space Network is compared to the improvements in navigational capability brought about by the addition of guidance and navigation related onboard sensors. Relevant onboard sensors include: (1) the optical onboard navigation sensor, (2) the attitude reference sensors, and (3) highly sensitive accelerometers. The totally ground based, and the combination ground based and onboard sensor systems are compared by means of the estimated errors in target planet ephemeris, and the spacecraft position with respect to the planet.


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    Title :

    Guidance and Navigation Requirements for Unmanned Flyby and Swingby Missions to the Outer Planets


    Publication date :

    1970-05-01


    Type of media :

    Report


    Type of material :

    No indication


    Language :

    English


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