In-flight calibration of a navigation instrument
Navigation instrument geometrical calibration by natural satellites and reference stars during interplanetary flight
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Navigation instrument geometrical calibration by natural satellites and reference stars during interplanetary flight
Spacecraft-based navigation instruments for outer planet missions using celestial directions to outer planet natural satellites
Preflight error statistics of earth based Doppler tracking for Mariner navigation concerning Mars 1971 and Venus-Mercury 1973 missions
Mariner 6 and 7 navigational accuracies prior to time of planetary encounter
Global digital navigation and traffic control system via satellites, discussing position determination, surveillance and communication requirements
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Automatic landing system optimization using inertial navigation data and modern control theory
Investigating performance of various types of pure inertial and hybrid navigation systems
Field tests of simulated remote navigation control system for lunar surface vehicle
Satellite applications to aircraft communications, navigation, and surveillance over US including synthesized satellite network and aircraft equipment for air traffic control
Location/identification transmitter and equipment for use in satellite applications in aircraft communication, navigation, and surveillance for US air traffic control
Mathematical models and orbital mechanics for space shuttle guidance, control, and navigation during deorbit and atmospheric operations
Introductory information for equations to perform guidance, navigation, and control onboard computation functions for space shuttle orbiter
Initial data for space shuttle orbiter guidance, navigation, and control equations for preflight, boost, separation, orbit insertion, and ascent abort phases
Initial data for space shuttle orbiter guidance, navigation, and control equations for orbital operations of flight, rendezvous, docking, and stationkeeping
Evaluation of precision distance measuring equipment for space shuttle landing navigation