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X-ray Pulsar-based Navigation

Theory and Applications

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  • Introduces not only the basic concept of X-ray pulsar-based navigation, but also specific application methods
  • Covers virtually every aspect of X-ray pulsar-based navigation and offers readers a complete picture of X-ray pulsar-based navigation
  • Provides ideas for how to realize X-ray pulsar-based navigation and to enhance its positioning accuracy, including aspects like the on-orbit processing pulsar signal, handling pulsar timing noise, and compensating for various systematic biases

Part of the book series: Navigation: Science and Technology (NASTECH, volume 5)

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Table of contents (7 chapters)

  1. Front Matter

    Pages i-xii
  2. Introduction

    • Wei Zheng, Yidi Wang
    Pages 1-24
  3. Fundamential of the X-Ray Pulsar-Based Navigation

    • Wei Zheng, Yidi Wang
    Pages 25-59
  4. X-Ray Pulsar Signal Processing

    • Wei Zheng, Yidi Wang
    Pages 61-107

About this book

This book discusses autonomous spacecraft navigation based on X-ray pulsars, analyzing how to process X-ray pulsar signals, how to simulate them, and how to estimate the pulse’s time of arrival based on epoch folding. In turn, the book presents a range of X-ray pulsar-based spacecraft positioning/time-keeping/attitude determination methods. It also describes the error transmission mechanism of the X-ray pulsar-based navigation system and its corresponding compensation methods. Further, the book introduces readers to navigation based on multiple measurement information fusion, such as X-ray pulsar/traditional celestial body integrated navigation and X-ray pulsar/INS integrated navigation. As such, it offers readers extensive information on both the theory and applications of X-ray pulsar-based navigation, and reflects the latest developments in China and abroad. 

Authors and Affiliations

  • College of Aerospace Science and Engineering, National University of Defense Technology, Changsha, China

    Wei Zheng, Yidi Wang

About the authors

The authors serve on the Flight Dynamics and Control Team at the National University of Defense Technology, which is one of the leading teams on X-ray pulsar-based navigation in China. They have been studying the theory and methodology of X-ray pulsar-based navigation since 2004.



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eBook USD 84.99
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Softcover Book USD 109.99
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  • Dispatched in 3 to 5 business days
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Hardcover Book USD 109.99
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  • Durable hardcover edition
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