Essays about: "Celestial Navigation"

Found 5 essays containing the words Celestial Navigation.

  1. 1. Development of a Deep-space-capable Navigation System for the Hugin Space Exploration Technology Demonstration Satellite Mission

    University essay from Luleå tekniska universitet/Rymdteknik

    Author : Axel Widenfelt; [2021]
    Keywords : Autonomous optical navigation; Autonom optisk navigering;

    Abstract : Development of autonomous in-fight navigation capability for a CubeSat mission is a challenging task, often ignored in favour of relying on a Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS). However, the potential value in solving this problem becomes great for deep-space missions where such networks have limited coverage. READ MORE

  3. 2. Testing migratory Bogong moth (Agrotis infusa) in orientation experiments using an artificial representation of the Milky Way

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Examensarbeten i molekylärbiologi

    Author : Julius Jansson; [2021]
    Keywords : Biology and Life Sciences;

    Abstract : The Bogong Moth, Agrotis Infusa, is a migratory moth native to South-Eastern Australia. These nocturnal insects migrate over more than 1000 km from their breeding grounds to caves in the Australian alps. To find their way during this migration, individuals of the species use several compass cues, both magnetic and celestial. READ MORE

  4. 3. Ground Based Attitude Determination Using a SWIR Star Tracker

    University essay from Linköpings universitet/Reglerteknik

    Author : Karl Gudmundson; [2019]
    Keywords : Star Tracking; Celestial Navigation; Navigation Systems; Attitude; Orientation; SWIR; MEKF;

    Abstract : This work investigates the possibility of obtaining attitude estimates by capturing images of stars using a SWIR camera. Today, many autonomous systems rely on the measurements from a GPS to obtain accurate position and attitude estimates. READ MORE

  5. 4. Simulation of attitude and orbital disturbances acting on ASPECT satellite in the vicinity of the binary asteroid Didymos

    University essay from Luleå tekniska universitet/Rymdteknik

    Author : Erick Flores Garcia; [2017]
    Keywords : Solar System; Small celestial bodies; CubeSat; Attitude Determination Control Systems; Orbit Disturbances;

    Abstract : Asteroid missions are gaining interest from the scientific community and many new missions are planned. The Didymos binary asteroid is a Near-Earth Object and the target of the Asteroid Impact and Deflection Assessment (AIDA). READ MORE

  6. 5. Dorsal visual cues in German wasp navigation

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Examensarbeten i biologi

    Author : Denis Vaduva; [2015]
    Keywords : Biology and Life Sciences;

    Abstract : The German wasp Vespula germanica is found in the Palaeartic region of the globe. Outside this area, it is highly invasive species. It has an omnivorous diet and is able to hunt other insects and scavenge for food from both natural and anthropogenic sources. READ MORE