Atmospheric Polarization and Solar Position as Kalman Updates to a Navigation Solution

Author

• Thomas J. Wheeler

Date of Award

3-2023

Document Type

Thesis

Degree Name

Master of Science

Department

Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering

First Advisor

Clark N. Taylor, PhD

Abstract

Simulation and physical testing of a sensor that measures relative position of the Sun and polarization of light in the atmosphere as a navigational aid in a Kalman filter.

AFIT Designator

AFIT-ENG-MS-23-M-069

DTIC Accession Number

AD1340973

Comments

Approved for public release: 88ABW-2023-0231

Recommended Citation

Wheeler, Thomas J., "Atmospheric Polarization and Solar Position as Kalman Updates to a Navigation Solution" (2023). Theses and Dissertations. 6944.
https://scholar.afit.edu/etd/6944