A novel interplanetary optical navigation algorithm based on Earth–Moon group photos by Chang’e-5T1 probe
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DOI: 10.1016/j.asr.2016.07.004
Abstract: Abstract This paper presents an interplanetary optical navigation algorithm based on two spherical celestial bodies. The remarkable characteristic of the method is that key navigation parameters can be estimated depending entirely on known sizes and… read more here.
Keywords: interplanetary optical; earth moon; navigation; algorithm based ... See more keywords
Updated inflight calibration of Hayabusa2's optical navigation camera (ONC) for scientific observations during the cruise phase
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DOI: 10.1016/j.icarus.2019.01.015
Abstract: Abstract The Optical Navigation Cameras (ONC-T, ONC-W1, ONC-W2) onboard Hayabusa2 are also being used for scientific observations of the mission target, C-complex asteroid 162173 Ryugu. Science observations and analyses require rigorous instrument calibrations. In order… read more here.
Keywords: updated inflight; scientific observations; onc; calibration ... See more keywords
Asteroid Approaching Orbit Optimization Considering Optical Navigation Observability
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DOI: 10.1109/taes.2022.3167653
Abstract: An increasing demand for investigating the solar system has envisioned many asteroid exploration missions. Optical navigation is the principal technology to determine the explorer’s orbit relative to an asteroid when approaching it in an exploration… read more here.
Keywords: optical navigation; approaching orbit; orbit optimization; navigation ... See more keywords