Infrared horizon sensor modeling for attitude determination and control: Analysis and mission experience

Physics – Optics

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Attitude Control, Attitude Indicators, Horizon Scanners, Infrared Radiation, Optical Properties, Sensors, Computer Programs, Computer Techniques, Computerized Simulation, Earth (Planet), Radiance

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The work performed by the Attitude Determination and Control Section at the National Aeronautics and Space Administration/Goddard Space Flight Center in analyzing and evaluating the performance of infrared horizon sensors is presented. The results of studies performed during the 1960s are reviewed; several models for generating the Earth's infrared radiance profiles are presented; and the Horizon Radiance Modeling Utility, the software used to model the horizon sensor optics and electronics processing to computer radiance-dependent attitude errors, is briefly discussed. Also provided is mission experience from 12 spaceflight missions spanning the period from 1973 to 1984 and using a variety of horizon sensing hardware. Recommendations are presented for future directions for the infrared horizon sensing technology.

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