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Development of a direct match technique for star identification on the SWAS missionA direct match technique for star identification was developed for use with the star tracker on the SWAS (Submillimeter Wave Astronomy Satellite) spacecraft. In this technique, tracker searches are used in a two-step process for an implicit direct match star identification. A simulation of the star acquisition process was created and used in the preparation of guide star selection requirements. Flight software implementing this star acquisition technique has been developed and tested.
Document ID
19950021350
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Conference Paper
Authors
Daniel, Walter K.
(ITHACO Technical Services Lanham, MD., United States)
Correll, Thomas E.
(NASA Goddard Space Flight Center Greenbelt, MD, United States)
Anderson, Mark O.
(NASA Goddard Space Flight Center Greenbelt, MD, United States)
Date Acquired
September 6, 2013
Publication Date
May 1, 1995
Publication Information
Publication: Flight Mechanics(Estimation Theory Symposium 1995
Subject Category
Astrodynamics
Accession Number
95N27771
Distribution Limits
Public
Copyright
Work of the US Gov. Public Use Permitted.
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