Real-Time Aerospace Vehicle Position Estimation Using Terrestrial Illumination Matching

Authors

Liberty M. Shockley, Air Force Institute of Technology
Robert A. Bettinger, Air Force Institute of TechnologyFollow

Document Type

Conference Proceeding

Publication Date

6-23-2021

Abstract

An algorithm to conduct real-time air or space craft position determination via terrestrial illumination matching (TIM) is presented consisting of a novel method that uses terrestrial lights as a surrogate for star fields. Although star sensors and the Global Positioning System (GPS) represent a highly accurate means of attitude determination and position, respectively, TIM provides a potentially viable alternative.

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DOI

10.1109/MetroAeroSpace51421.2021.9511766

Source Publication

2021 IEEE 8th International Workshop on Metrology for AeroSpace (MetroAeroSpace)

Recommended Citation

L. M. Shockley and R. A. Bettinger, "Real-Time Aerospace Vehicle Position Estimation Using Terrestrial Illumination Matching," 2021 IEEE 8th International Workshop on Metrology for AeroSpace (MetroAeroSpace), Naples, Italy, 2021, pp. 505-509, doi: 10.1109/MetroAeroSpace51421.2021.9511766.