Title :
Development of deep-space navigation by pulsars in China
Author :
Hongwei, Sun ; Guangfeng, Chen ; Haibo, Yuan ; Hong, Zhang
Author_Institution :
Xi´´an Univ. of Arts & Sci., Xi´´an, China
Abstract :
In this paper, the fundamental framework of the celestial navigation and the development of pulsar navigation are discussed. Moreover, some results of navigation and timing of the millisecond pulsars in China are also presented.
Keywords :
aerospace instrumentation; pulsars; celestial navigation; deep-space navigation; pulsar navigation; Art; Earth; Extraterrestrial measurements; Hardware; Radio navigation; Satellite broadcasting; Satellite navigation systems; Space vehicles; Sun; Timing;
Conference_Titel :
Frequency Control Symposium, 2009 Joint with the 22nd European Frequency and Time forum. IEEE International
Conference_Location :
Besancon
Print_ISBN :
978-1-4244-3511-1
Electronic_ISBN :
1075-6787
DOI :
10.1109/FREQ.2009.5168262
