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Optical processing for range and attitude determination

Authors :
Scholl, M. S
Scholl, J. W
Source :
In: Sensors and sensor systems for guidance and navigation II; Proceedings of the Meeting, Orlando, FL, Apr. 22, 23, 1992 (A93-28151 10-35).
Publication Year :
1992
Publisher :
United States: NASA Center for Aerospace Information (CASI), 1992.

Abstract

A rugged, miniaturized, optical cross-correlator that recognizes a single object is particularly suitable for performing a single-vision function, such as pattern recognition for semi-autonomous navigation, landing, and docking of vehicles to a pre-designated landing mark. The optical cross-correlator, with a video input from a simple imaging system and the output of the optical correlation plane processed using the standard star tracker software, produces sufficient information for a spacecraft's terminal homing navigation system to complete a docking maneuver.

Subjects

Subjects :
Cybernetics

Details

Language :
English
Database :
NASA Technical Reports
Journal :
In: Sensors and sensor systems for guidance and navigation II; Proceedings of the Meeting, Orlando, FL, Apr. 22, 23, 1992 (A93-28151 10-35)
Publication Type :
Report
Accession number :
edsnas.19930044157
Document Type :
Report