METHOD FOR AUTONOMOUS NAVIGATION AND ORIENTATION OF SPACECRAFTS

摘要

FIELD: onboard system for controlling spacecrafts for autonomous estimation of orbit and orientation of spacecraft body.;SUBSTANCE: method for autonomous navigation and orientation of spacecrafts includes computer calculation of position in three-dimensional space of ort of radius-vector of support (calculated, a priori assumed) orbit, rigid attachment of optical-electronic device on the body of spacecraft and measurement of coordinates and brightness of stars, which are in the field of view during navigational sessions, in it.;EFFECT: increased number of performed tasks, expanded capabilities of method application environment for any orbits, reduced number of measuring devices and mass and size characteristics of onboard system for controlling a spacecraft.;2 dwg