Statistical Orbit Determination

by Bob Schutz, Byron Tapley, George H. Born

Overview

Statistical Orbit Determination presents fundmentals of orbit determination—from weighted least squares approaches (Gauss) to today's high-speed computer algorithms that provide accuracy within a few centimeters. Numerous examples and problems are provided to enhance readers' understanding of the material.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780126836301
Publisher:	Elsevier Science
Publication date:	05/27/2004
Pages:	547
Product dimensions:	6.00(w) x 9.00(h) x (d)

Table of Contents

1 Orbit Determination Concepts 2 The Orbit Problem 3 Observations 4 Fundamentals of Orbit Determination 5 Square-root Solution Methods 6 Consider Covariance Analysis A Probability and Statistics B Review of Matrix Concepts C Equations of Motion D Constants E Analytical Theory for Near-Circular Orbits F Example of State Noise and Dynamic Model Compensation G Solution of the Linearized Equations of Motion H ECI and ECF Transformation

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Covers four decades of scientific and mathematical advances in determining satellite orbits