Statistical Orbit Determination

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

Bob Schutz (Author), Byron Tapley (Author), George H. Born (Author)

9780126836301, Elsevier Science

Hardback, published 26 June 2004

547 pages
22.9 x 15.1 x 3.2 cm, 1.02 kg

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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.

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

Subject Areas: Space science [TTD]