Abstract
A technique for utilizing on-board sensed horizon profiles and computer stored reference horizon profiles to provide navigation check points for low-altitude aircraft is described. The technique has been analyzed using digitized terrain data and computer simulations to select the best method of horizon profile comparison, to determine horizon data density requirements, and to provide performance comparisons, system error limitations, and tradeoffs. Results of these analyses are shown to support feasibility conclusions and system parameter tradeoffs. Copyright © 1976 by The Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers, Inc.
Recommended Citation
G. E. Carlson et al., "Horizon Profile Checkpoints For Low-Altitude Aircraft," IEEE Transactions on Aerospace and Electronic Systems, vol. AES thru 12, no. 2, pp. 152 - 161, Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers, Jan 1976.
The definitive version is available at https://doi.org/10.1109/TAES.1976.308290
Department(s)
Electrical and Computer Engineering
International Standard Serial Number (ISSN)
0018-9251
Document Type
Article - Journal
Document Version
Citation
File Type
text
Language(s)
English
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Publication Date
01 Jan 1976
