Recent Goddard Space Flight Center (GSFC) experience with on-orbit calibration of attitude sensorsThe results of on-orbit calibration for several satellites by the flight Dynamics Facility (FDF) at GSFC are reviewed. The examples discussed include attitude calibrations for sensors, including fixed-head star trackers, fine sun sensors, three-axis magnetometers, and inertial reference units taken from recent experience with the Compton Gamma Ray observatory, the Upper Atmosphere Research Satellite, and the Extreme Ultraviolet Explorer calibration. The methods used and the results of calibration are discussed, as are the improvements attained from in-flight calibration.
Document ID
19920072920
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Conference Paper
Authors
Davis, W. (NASA Goddard Space Flight Center Greenbelt, MD, United States)
Hashmall, J. (Computer Sciences Corp. Lanham, MD, United States)
Harman, R. (NASA Goddard Space Flight Center Greenbelt, MD, United States)