Method and apparatus for estimating attitude sensor bias in a satellite
US6108593A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Jul 9, 1997 |
| Grant date | Aug 22, 2000 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 9, 2017 |
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- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB64G1/245
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A method and apparatus for estimating attitude sensor bias in a satellite system uses attitude sensors and a spacecraft control processor. Attitude sensors provide output signals, which may contain bias. The present invention interprets the signals, determines the bias present in the signals, and generates an output signal to offset the bias in the signals from the attitude sensors, thereby leading to more accurate positioning of the satellite employing the present invention.
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