Vector observations-based gyroless spacecraft attitude/angular rate estimation using particle filtering

Avishy Carmi, Yaakov Oshman

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Abstract

A novel algorithm Is presented for the estimation of spacecraft attitude and angular rate from vector observations. Belonging to the class of Monte Carlo sequential methods, the new estimator is a particle filter that uses approximate numerical representation techniques for performing the otherwise exact time propagation and measurement update of potentially non-Gaussian probability density functions in inherently nonlinear systems. The paper develops the filter and its implementation in the case of a low Earth orbit (LEO) spacecraft, acquiring noisy Geomagnetic field measurements via a three-axis magnetometer (TAM). The new estimator copes with the curse of dimensionality related to the particle filtering technique, by introducing innovative procedures that permit a significant reduction in the number of particles. This renders the new estimator highly efficient and enables its implementation with a remarkably small number of particles. The results of a simulation study are presented, in which the new filter is compared to a recently presented unscented Kalman filter. The comparison demonstrates the viability and robustness of the new filter and its fast convergence rate.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationCollection of Technical Papers - AIAA Guidance, Navigation, and Control Conference 2006
PublisherAmerican Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics Inc.
Pages4252-4266
Number of pages15
ISBN (Print)1563478196, 9781563478192
DOIs
StatePublished - 1 Jan 2006
Externally publishedYes
EventAIAA Guidance, Navigation, and Control Conference 2006 - Keystone, CO, United States
Duration: 21 Aug 200624 Aug 2006

Publication series

NameCollection of Technical Papers - AIAA Guidance, Navigation, and Control Conference 2006
Volume7

Conference

ConferenceAIAA Guidance, Navigation, and Control Conference 2006
Country/TerritoryUnited States
CityKeystone, CO
Period21/08/0624/08/06

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • General Engineering

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