Binocular earth sensor
Abstract
An earth horizon sensor with a novel biconical scan geometry is described. Designed for use in geosynchronous orbit, it provides high accuracy attitude measurements over a range of + or - 12 deg. The geometrical performance of the sensor is analyzed, and its robustness with regard to noise immunity, sun/moon rejection and wide operating range is demonstrated.
- Publication:
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Guidance and Control 1982
- Pub Date:
- 1982
- Bibcode:
- 1982guco.proc..323S
- Keywords:
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- Conical Scanning;
- Earth Observations (From Space);
- Optical Scanners;
- Remote Sensors;
- Spaceborne Photography;
- Stereophotography;
- Attitude Indicators;
- Binocular Vision;
- Geosynchronous Orbits;
- Instrument Errors;
- Noise Reduction;
- Robustness (Mathematics);
- Spacecraft Instrumentation