Problem of determining attitude information with respect to various planets by means of their self-emitted IR radiation is considered; IR characteristics of Earth, Moon, Mars and Venus; description of conical scan, edge tracking, and radiometric balance type; horizon sensing systems and their applicability for these planets; accuracy of systems is analyzed and compared as function of their design parameters, and physical characteristics of several planets.


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    Title :

    Infrared horizon sensor techniques for lunar and planetary approaches


    Additional title:

    Progress Astronautics Aeronautics


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    Publication date :

    1964


    Size :

    32 pages


    Type of media :

    Article (Journal)


    Type of material :

    Print


    Language :

    English


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