Title :
Orbit determination by means of Kalman filter using ΔVLBI data
Author :
Asai, Yoshihiko ; Nishimura, Toshimitsu
Author_Institution :
Higashinippon Int. Univ., Iwaki, Japan
Abstract :
An approach for the precise orbit determination technique, which is applicable to deep-space missions, is presented, instead of the conventional orbit determination system using RARR (range and range-rate) data. In this approach, ΔVLBI (delta very long base-line interferometry) data are employed together with supplemental range data and are processed by an extended Kalman filter. This technique is applied to a typical Martian mission using simulation data and significant enhancement of precision in the orbit determination is demonstrated, compared to the conventional RARR method
Keywords :
Kalman filters; filtering theory; nonlinear filters; radioastronomical techniques; radiowave interferometry; space vehicles; ΔVLBI data; Martian mission; deep-space missions; delta very long base-line interferometry; extended Kalman filter; orbit determination; range and range-rate method; Data engineering; Extraterrestrial measurements; Interferometry; Mars; Planetary orbits; Receiving antennas; Satellite broadcasting; Sensitivity analysis; Space missions; Space vehicles;
Conference_Titel :
Control Applications, 1999. Proceedings of the 1999 IEEE International Conference on
Conference_Location :
Kohala Coast, HI
Print_ISBN :
0-7803-5446-X
DOI :
10.1109/CCA.1999.800937
