A failure detection and isolation technique for use with four gimbaled inertial measurement units (IMU) is presented. By using simulated boost and entry shuttle trajectories with specific gimbaled IMU models, failure detection thresholds are developed based on red-line life dependent requirements and warning thresholds within the red-line thresholds based on expected worst case IMU performance. Using these trajectories, established trajectory threshold, and multiple IMU models, various failure detection and isolation techniques are evaluated for application in both powered and unpowered flight phases. The adequacy of the systems for both attitude and velocity detection methods is evaluated and recommendations for space shuttle applications are made.


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    Title :

    Failure management of multiple gimbal inertial systems for space shuttle


    Contributors:
    Dove, D. W. (author) / Mckern, R. A. (author)


    Publication date :

    1973-02-01


    Type of media :

    Conference paper


    Type of material :

    No indication


    Language :

    English


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