16.346 | Fall 2008 | Graduate

Astrodynamics

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Estimation of Position and Velocity in Space Navigation

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Lecture notes on estimation of position and velocity in space navigation, recursive formulation of the navigation algorithm, propagating the covariance matrix P and the error transition matrix W, Encke’s method of orbital integration, Encke’s method, navigating to Mars, and navigating to the Moon.

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Estimation of Position and Velocity in Space Navigation

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