Infrared horizon sensor modeling for attitude determination and control - Analysis and mission experienceThis paper summarizes the work of the Flight Dynamics Division of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration/Goddard Space Flight Center in analyzing and evaluating the performance of a variety of infrared horizon sensors on 12 spaceflight missions from 1973 to 1984. Earth infrared radiance modeling, using the LOWTRAN 5 Program, and the Horizon Radiance Modeling Utility are also described. Mission data are presented for Magsat and the Earth Radiation Budget Satellite, with analysis to assess the sensor modeling as well as cloud and sun interference effects. Recommendations are made regarding future directions for the infrared horizon technology.
Document ID
19860058474
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Conference Paper
Authors
Singhal, S. P. (Computer Sciences Corp. Silver Spring, MD, United States)
Phenneger, M. C. (Computer Sciences Corp. Silver Spring, MD, United States)
Stengle, T. H. (NASA Goddard Space Flight Center Greenbelt, MD, United States)