Title :
Localization of Lunar and Martian rovers without satellite support
Author :
Darakchiev, Radoslav
Author_Institution :
Astri Polska Sp. z o.o., Warsaw, Poland
Abstract :
This paper presents a method for localization of rovers and probes on different celestial bodies. There are no technical possibilities of running a GNSS-like (Global Navigation Satellite System) system on them. The localization is a crucial condition of proper directing the rover to destination of interest and providing relevant scientific data. It must be implemented in order to compensate positioning errors cumulated by gyroscopes and accelerometers. This paper presents an independent system for rovers localization.
Keywords :
Global Positioning System; Mars; accelerometers; gyroscopes; lunar surface; planetary rovers; GNSS; Global Navigation Satellite System; Martian rover; accelerometer; celestial bodies; gyroscope; lunar rover; positioning error; probe localization; rover destination; rover localization; Decision support systems; Mars; Moon; localization; low frequency; rover;
Conference_Titel :
Microwave Radar and Wireless Communications (MIKON), 2012 19th International Conference on
Conference_Location :
Warsaw
Print_ISBN :
978-1-4577-1435-1
DOI :
10.1109/MIKON.2012.6233602
