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A detailed analysis of Mariner nine TV navigation data.Mariner 9 data analysis showed a good performance of the Mars probe planetary approach navigation systems and a good agreement between measured and predicted probe-approach characteristics. It was found that all operations were completed on time and that the calibration of the instruments and the observation of a greater-than-planned number of stars resulted in a higher-than-expected measurement accuracy. The key instruments of the Mariner were TV cameras taking pictures of Phobos and Deimos against a background of stars, calibrated sun and star sensors, and a scan platform. The error models used for optical navigation system elements, the calibration of the scan platform and of the TV cameras, and the image detection and location techniques are discussed in detail.
Document ID
19720056395
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Conference Paper
Authors
Breckenridge, W. G.
Acton, C. H., Jr.
(California Institute of Technology, Jet Propulsion Laboratory, Pasadena Calif., United States)
Date Acquired
August 6, 2013
Publication Date
August 1, 1972
Subject Category
Space Vehicles
Report/Patent Number
AIAA PAPER 72-866
Meeting Information
Meeting: American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics, Guidance and Control Conference
Location: Stanford, CA
Start Date: August 14, 1972
End Date: August 16, 1972
Sponsors: American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics
Accession Number
72A40061
Distribution Limits
Public
Copyright
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