X-ray Pulsar-based Navigation

X-ray Pulsar-based Navigation
Author: Wei Zheng
Publisher: Springer Nature
Total Pages: 232
Release: 2020-04-17
Genre: Science
ISBN: 9811532931

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.

Navigation in Space by X-ray Pulsars

Navigation in Space by X-ray Pulsars
Author: Amir Abbas Emadzadeh
Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media
Total Pages: 126
Release: 2011-02-26
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 1441980172

Navigation in Space by X-ray Pulsars will consist of two parts. One is on modeling of X-ray pulsar signals. The second part explains how X-ray pulsar signals can be used to solve the relative navigation problem. This book formulates the problem, proposes a recursive solution, and analyzes different aspects of the navigation system. This book will be a comprehensive source for researchers. It provides new research results on signal processing techniques needed for X-ray pulsar based navigation in deep space.

Signal Processing in X-ray Pulsar-Based Navigation

Signal Processing in X-ray Pulsar-Based Navigation
Author: Hua Zhang
Publisher: Springer Nature
Total Pages: 251
Release: 2023-10-26
Genre: Science
ISBN: 9819945267

This book highlights key technologies of signal processing in pulsar-based navigation. It discusses the modeling, simulation, acquisition, and correction of relativistic effects of signals from X-ray pulsars. It demonstrates the methods of contour reconstruction and denoising, and introduces the concept and methods of the average contour. The performance of the phase measurement methods using signal contour is analyzed. The role of wavelets and bispectral methods in the denoising of pulsar signals is discussed. The measurements of pulsar signals’ arriving time are looked into from the perspective of time series. The book is intended for researchers and engineers interested in pulsar-based navigation. It is also a good reference source for senior undergraduates and postgraduate students majoring in navigation and signal processing.

China Satellite Navigation Conference (CSNC) 2020 Proceedings: Volume I

China Satellite Navigation Conference (CSNC) 2020 Proceedings: Volume I
Author: Jiadong Sun
Publisher: Springer Nature
Total Pages: 768
Release: 2020-06-06
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 9811537070

China Satellite Navigation Conference (CSNC 2020) Proceedings presents selected research papers from CSNC 2020 held during 22nd-25th November in Chengdu, China. These papers discuss the technologies and applications of the Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS), and the latest progress made in the China BeiDou System (BDS) especially. They are divided into 13 topics to match the corresponding sessions in CSNC2020, which broadly covered key topics in GNSS. Readers can learn about the BDS and keep abreast of the latest advances in GNSS techniques and applications.

Understanding Pulsars and Space Navigations

Understanding Pulsars and Space Navigations
Author: Ping Shuai
Publisher: Springer Nature
Total Pages: 437
Release: 2021-04-16
Genre: Science
ISBN: 9811610673

This book systematically presents the concept, history, implementation, theory system and basic methods of pulsar and space flight, illustrating the characteristics of pulsars. It also describes the classification of spacecraft navigation systems and the autonomous navigation technologies, as well as X-ray pulsar-based navigation systems (XPNAV) and discusses future navigation satellite systems in detail.

China Satellite Navigation Conference (CSNC) 2017 Proceedings: Volume II

China Satellite Navigation Conference (CSNC) 2017 Proceedings: Volume II
Author: Jiadong Sun
Publisher: Springer
Total Pages: 632
Release: 2017-05-02
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 9811045917

These proceedings present selected research papers from CSNC2017, held during 23th-25th May in Shanghai, China. The theme of CSNC2017 is Positioning, Connecting All. These papers discuss the technologies and applications of the Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS), and the latest progress made in the China BeiDou System (BDS) especially. They are divided into 12 topics to match the corresponding sessions in CSNC2017, which broadly covered key topics in GNSS. Readers can learn about the BDS and keep abreast of the latest advances in GNSS techniques and applications.

Spacecraft Autonomous Navigation Technologies Based on Multi-source Information Fusion

Spacecraft Autonomous Navigation Technologies Based on Multi-source Information Fusion
Author: Dayi Wang
Publisher: Springer Nature
Total Pages: 352
Release: 2020-07-31
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 981154879X

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 of estimators are also included to help readers grasp basic estimation concepts and offer them a ready-reference guide.

China Satellite Navigation Conference (CSNC) 2015 Proceedings: Volume III

China Satellite Navigation Conference (CSNC) 2015 Proceedings: Volume III
Author: Jiadong Sun
Publisher: Springer
Total Pages: 843
Release: 2015-04-21
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 3662466325

China Satellite Navigation Conference (CSNC) 2015 Proceedings presents selected research papers from CSNC2015, held during 13th-15th May in Xian, China. The theme of CSNC2015 is Opening-up, Connectivity and Win-win. These papers discuss the technologies and applications of the Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS), and the latest progress made in the China BeiDou System (BDS) especially. They are divided into 10 topics to match the corresponding sessions in CSNC2015, which broadly covered key topics in GNSS. Readers can learn about the BDS and keep abreast of the latest advances in GNSS techniques and applications. SUN Jiadong is the Chief Designer of the Compass/ BDS, and the academician of Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS); LIU Jingnan is a professor at Wuhan University. FAN Shiwei is a researcher at China Satellite Navigation Office; LU Xiaochun is an academician of Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS).

China Satellite Navigation Conference (CSNC) 2012 Proceedings

China Satellite Navigation Conference (CSNC) 2012 Proceedings
Author: Jiadong Sun
Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media
Total Pages: 679
Release: 2012-04-02
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 3642291872

Proceedings of the 3rd China Satellite Navigation Conference (CSNC2012) presents selected research papers from CSNC2012, held on 15-19 May in Guanzhou, China. These papers discuss the technologies and applications of the Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS), and the latest progress made in the China BeiDou system especially. They are divided into 9 topics to match the corresponding sessions in CSNC2012, which broadly covered key topics in GNSS. Readers can learn about the BeiDou system and keep abreast of the latest advances in GNSS techniques and applications. SUN Jiadong is the Chief Designer of the Compass/BeiDou system, and the Academician of Chinese Academy of Sciences; LIU Jingnan is a professor at Wuhan University, and the Academician of Chinese Academy of Engineering; YANG Yuanxi is a professor at China National Administration of GNSS and Applications, and the Academician of Chinese Academy of Sciences; FAN Shiwei is a researcher on satellite navigation.

China Satellite Navigation Conference (CSNC) 2016 Proceedings: Volume II

China Satellite Navigation Conference (CSNC) 2016 Proceedings: Volume II
Author: Jiadong Sun
Publisher: Springer
Total Pages: 643
Release: 2016-04-26
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 9811009376

These Proceedings present selected research papers from CSNC2016, held during 18th-20th May in Changsha, China. The theme of CSNC2016 is Smart Sensing, Smart Perception. These papers discuss the technologies and applications of the Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS), and the latest progress made in the China BeiDou System (BDS) especially. They are divided into 12 topics to match the corresponding sessions in CSNC2016, which broadly covered key topics in GNSS. Readers can learn about the BDS and keep abreast of the latest advances in GNSS techniques and applications.