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Multi-star processing and gyro filtering for the video inertial pointing systemThe video inertial pointing (VIP) system is being developed to satisfy the acquisition and pointing requirements of astronomical telescopes. The VIP system uses a single video sensor to provide star position information that can be used to generate three-axis pointing error signals (multi-star processing) and for input to a cathode ray tube (CRT) display of the star field. The pointing error signals are used to update the telescope's gyro stabilization system (gyro filtering). The CRT display facilitates target acquisition and positioning of the telescope by a remote operator. Linearized small angle equations are used for the multistar processing and a consideration of error performance and singularities lead to star pair location restrictions and equation selection criteria. A discrete steady-state Kalman filter which uses the integration of the gyros is developed and analyzed. The filter includes unit time delays representing asynchronous operations of the VIP microprocessor and video sensor. A digital simulation of a typical gyro stabilized gimbal is developed and used to validate the approach to the gyro filtering.
Document ID
19760019176
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Technical Memorandum (TM)
Authors
Murphy, J. P.
(NASA Ames Research Center Moffett Field, CA, United States)
Date Acquired
September 3, 2013
Publication Date
June 1, 1976
Subject Category
Spacecraft Design, Testing And Performance
Report/Patent Number
NASA-TM-X-73130
A-6595
Accession Number
76N26264
Funding Number(s)
PROJECT: RTOP 506-19-15
Distribution Limits
Public
Copyright
Work of the US Gov. Public Use Permitted.
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