An orbit determination subsystem that will operate as an integral part of an autonomous, onboard navigation system is presented and analyzed. The navigation system is required to interface solely with the downlink telemetry stream and uplink command stream of an existing class of geostationary satellites. In particular, the orbit will be determined from a set of onboard sensors, which previously were used only for attitude determination. The design of the orbit determination subsystem is described in detail. The rationale behind the choice of each component of the design is given. Finally, the performance of the orbit determination subsystem, under a variety of assumptions, is determined by a combination of numerical simulation and analytical methods.


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    Title :

    An approach to autonomous, onboard orbit determination


    Contributors:
    Mease, K. D. (author) / Ryne, M. S. (author) / Wood, L. J. (author)

    Publication date :

    1984-08-01


    Type of media :

    Conference paper


    Type of material :

    No indication


    Language :

    English




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