The real-time tracking and orbit determination program used on board the NASA tracking ship, the USNS Vanguard, is described in this paper. The computer program uses a variety of filtering algorithms, including an extended Kalman filter, to derive real-time orbit determinations (position-velocity state vectors) from shipboard tracking and navigation data. Results from Apollo missions are given to show that orbital parameters can be estimated quickly and accurately using these methods.
Real-time shipboard orbit determination using Kalman filtering techniques
1974-07-01
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Real-time shipboard orbit determination using Kalman filtering techniques
Tema Archive | 1974
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