Entry guidance and entry autopilot (STS-1 baseline)
Abstract
Preliminary entry guidance and autopilot software formulations, for use in the Mission Control Center (MCC) entry processor, are presented. The MCC requirements are met by a definition of coordinate systems, a list of parameter definitions for the software formulations, a description of the entry guidance detailed formulation requirements, a description of the detailed autopilot formualtion requirements, a description of the targeting routine, and a set of formulation flow charts.
- Publication:
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NASA STI/Recon Technical Report N
- Pub Date:
- August 1980
- Bibcode:
- 1980STIN...8029383H
- Keywords:
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- Automatic Pilots;
- Computer Programs;
- Computer Systems Programs;
- Reentry Guidance;
- Space Transportation System 1 Flight;
- Spacecraft Guidance;
- Control;
- Mission Planning;
- Remote Control;
- Space Shuttle Orbiters;
- Astrodynamics