ISO ground attitude determination using pattern recognition
Abstract
This paper describes the attitude determination algorithm developed for the ISO spacecraft ground control. The attitude determination task contains a star pattern recognition algorithm, using a star map generated by the spacecraft Star Tracker and required no a priori attitude estimates. Derivation of the algorithms for the attitude determination task is given. The practical implementation of the task within the overall ground control segment is also described.
- Publication:
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Journal of the British Interplanetary Society
- Pub Date:
- February 1993
- Bibcode:
- 1993JBIS...46Q..55B
- Keywords:
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- Ground Support Systems;
- Infrared Space Observatory (Iso);
- Pattern Recognition;
- Satellite Attitude Control;
- Star Trackers;
- Spaceborne Astronomy;
- Spacecraft Stability;
- Space Communications, Spacecraft Communications, Command and Tracking