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.
Establishes the relations between various estimators to help readers understand them clearly Covers mainstream autonomous navigation technologies for deep space missions Includes numerical simulations, experimental results, and actual flight results
Dayi Wang
Autonomous Navigation Multi-Source Information Fusion Estimation Theory Fusion Algorithm Strapdown Inertial Navigation Optical Navigation Integrated Navigation Simulation Technology Navigation experiment Deep Space Exploration