GPS Measurement Of Attitude

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GPS Measurement Of Attitude

Dinardo, S. J. / Hushbeck, E. L. / Meehan, T. K. / Munson, T. N. / Purcell, G. H. / Srinivasan, J. M. / Young, L. E. / Yunck, T. P.

Abstract

Signals transmitted by satellites of Global Positioning System (GPS) measure orientation of baseline on ship, aircraft, or other vehicle with accuracy. Two GPS antennas and receivers placed at well separated points on platform. Receivers measure positions of ends of baseline as functions of time. Output processor computes vector difference between two positions and determines orientation of baseline. Combined with conventional GPS data, orientation data allows more precise navigation and mapping and enhances calculations related to performance and control of vehicle.

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Title :

GPS Measurement Of Attitude

Contributors:

Dinardo, S. J. (author) / Hushbeck, E. L. (author) / Meehan, T. K. (author) / Munson, T. N. (author) / Purcell, G. H. (author) / Srinivasan, J. M. (author) / Young, L. E. (author) / Yunck, T. P. (author)

Published in:

NASA Tech Briefs ; 16 , 8

Publication date :

1992-08-01

ISSN :

0145-319X

Type of media :

Miscellaneous

Type of material :

No indication

Language :

English