A Survey on Star Identification Algorithms

Algorithms

Benjamin B. Spratling¹ 

[1] Aerospace Engineering, Texas A&M University, College Station, 77843-3141 TX, USA E-mails

关键词: Star Identification;    Attitude Estimation;    Star Tracker Algorithms.;   

DOI  :  10.3390/a2010093

来源: mdpi

【 摘 要 】

The author surveys algorithms used in star identification, commonly used in star trackers to determine the attitude of a spacecraft. Star trackers are a staple of attitude determination systems for most types of satellites. The paper covers: (a) lost-in-space algorithms (when no a priori attitude information is available), (b) recursive algorithms (when some a priori attitude information is available), and (c) non-dimensional algorithms (when the star tracker calibration is not well-known). The performance of selected algorithms and supporting algorithms are compared.

【 授权许可】

CC BY   
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