Spacecraft Autonomous Navigation Technologies Based on Multi-source Information Fusion

1. Front Matter

   Pages i-xxi

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2. Introduction

   • Dayi Wang, Maodeng Li, Xiangyu Huang, Xiaowen Zhang

   Pages 1-21

3. Point Estimation Theory

   • Dayi Wang, Maodeng Li, Xiangyu Huang, Xiaowen Zhang

   Pages 23-61

4. Estimation Fusion Algorithm

   • Dayi Wang, Maodeng Li, Xiangyu Huang, Xiaowen Zhang

   Pages 63-89

5. Performance Analysis

   • Dayi Wang, Maodeng Li, Xiangyu Huang, Xiaowen Zhang

   Pages 91-110

6. Time and Coordinate Systems

   • Dayi Wang, Maodeng Li, Xiangyu Huang, Xiaowen Zhang

   Pages 111-125

7. Dynamic Models and Environment Models

   • Dayi Wang, Maodeng Li, Xiangyu Huang, Xiaowen Zhang

   Pages 127-147

8. Inertial Autonomous Navigation Technology

   • Dayi Wang, Maodeng Li, Xiangyu Huang, Xiaowen Zhang

   Pages 149-161

9. Optical Autonomous Navigation Technology

   • Dayi Wang, Maodeng Li, Xiangyu Huang, Xiaowen Zhang

   Pages 163-210

10. Optical/Pulsar Integrated Autonomous Navigation Technology

    • Dayi Wang, Maodeng Li, Xiangyu Huang, Xiaowen Zhang

    Pages 211-249

11. Altimeter and Velocimeter-/Optical-Aided Inertial Navigation Technology

    • Dayi Wang, Maodeng Li, Xiangyu Huang, Xiaowen Zhang

    Pages 251-280

12. Simulation Testing Techniques for Autonomous Navigation Based on Multi-source Information Fusion

    • Dayi Wang, Maodeng Li, Xiangyu Huang, Xiaowen Zhang

    Pages 281-302

13. Prospect for Multi-source Information Fusion Navigation

    • Dayi Wang, Maodeng Li, Xiangyu Huang, Xiaowen Zhang

    Pages 303-310

14. Back Matter

    Pages 311-340

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This book introduces readers to the fundamentals of estimation and dynamical system theory, and their applications in the field of multi-source information fused autonomous navigation for spacecraft. The content is divided into two parts: theory and application. The theory part (Part I) covers the mathematical background of navigation algorithm design, including parameter and state estimate methods, linear fusion, centralized and distributed fusion, observability analysis, Monte Carlo technology, and linear covariance analysis. In turn, the application part (Part II) focuses on autonomous navigation algorithm design for different phases of deep space missions, which involves multiple sensors, such as inertial measurement units, optical image sensors, and pulsar detectors. By concentrating on the relationships between estimation theory and autonomous navigation systems for spacecraft, the book bridges the gap between theory and practice. A wealth of helpful formulas and various types ofestimators are also included to help readers grasp basic estimation concepts and offer them a ready-reference guide.       

• Autonomous Navigation
• Multi-Source Information Fusion
• Estimation Theory
• Fusion Algorithm
• Strapdown Inertial Navigation
• Optical Navigation
• Integrated Navigation
• Simulation Technology
• Navigation experiment
• Deep Space Exploration

• Beijing Institute of Spacecraft System Engineering, CAST, Beijing, China

  Dayi Wang

• Science and Technology on Space Intelligent Control Laboratory, Beijing Institute of Control Engineering, CAST, Beijing, China

  Maodeng Li, Xiangyu Huang, Xiaowen Zhang

Dayi Wang, Professor, is currently serving as Vice President of the Beijing Institute of Spacecraft System Engineering, CAST. He is a recipient of the National Science Fund for Distinguished Young Scholars and the Chief Technologist of the “973” Project. Dr. Wang has carried out innovative work on spacecraft autonomous navigation and control, making great contributions to the success of China’s Chang’E lunar missions. He received the 2016 Science and Technology Innovation Award from Ho Leung Ho Lee Foundation and has won one National Technological Innovation prize (second class) and several ministerial level prizes (first class 4 times and second class 3 times).   


Maodeng Li received his B.S. and Ph.D. degrees in Aerospace Engineering from Harbin Institute of Technology, Harbin, P.R. China, in 2006 and 2011, respectively. From September 2011 to August 2013, he was a Postdoctoral Research Associate at Beijing Institute of Control Engineering(BICE). Since August 2013, he has been a Senior Engineer at BICE. His current research interests include spacecraft autonomous navigation and GNC design for planetary landing missions.   
  
Xiangyu Huang received his B.S. and Ph.D. degrees in Aerospace Engineering from Harbin Institute of Technology, Harbin, P.R. China, in 1999 and 2005, respectively. Since August 2005, he has been working at the Space Intelligent Control Laboratory, Beijing Institute of Control Engineering (BICE), where he is currently a Professor and Senior Research Specialist.  He was a GNC Engineer for the Chang’E-3 lunar landing mission, and his current research focus is on GNC design for planetary landing missions. He has won one National Technological Innovation prize (second class) and three ministerial level prizes (first class).  


Xiaowen Zhang received his B.E. degree from Harbin Engineering University, Harbin, China, in 2005,and his M.E. degree in Control Theory and Control Engineering from China Academy of Space Technology, Beijing, China, in 2009. He is currently a Senior Engineer at Beijing Institute of Control Engineering. His research interests include GNC system design for deep space exploration missions and spacecraft autonomous navigation and guidance technologies. He has won one first class ministerial level prize.      

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