Aircraft attitude measurement using a vector magnetometer
- Author:
- Peitila, R.
- Published:
- Dec 1, 1977.
- Physical Description:
- 1 electronic document
- Additional Creators:
- Dunn, W. R., Jr.
- Access Online:
- hdl.handle.net
- Restrictions on Access:
- Unclassified, Unlimited, Publicly available.
- Summary:
- The feasibility of a vector magnetometer system was investigated by developing a technique to determine attitude given magnetic field components. Sample calculations are then made using the earth's magnetic field data acquired during actual flight conditions. Results of these calculations are compared graphically with measured attitude data acquired simultaneously with the magnetic data. The role and possible implementation of various reference angles are discussed along with other pertinent considerations. Finally, it is concluded that the earth's magnetic field as measured by modern vector magnetometers can play a significant role in attitude control systems.
- Collection:
- NASA Technical Reports Server (NTRS) Collection.
- Note:
- Document ID: 19780009107.
Accession ID: 78N17050.
NASA-CR-155565. - Terms of Use and Reproduction:
- No Copyright.
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- hdl.handle.net
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