Space Navigation by X-Ray Pulsars

This review considers the problem of autonomously determining the position of a spacecraft in space based on the analysis of pulses emitted by X-ray pulsars. The characteristics of the prospective equipment and lists of pulsar candidates for reference sources are given. The navigation algorithm and...

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Published in:Moscow University physics bulletin 2018-03, Vol.73 (2), p.141-153
Main Authors: Sazhin, M. V., Zharov, V. E., Milyukov, V. K., Pshirkov, M. S., Sementsov, V. N., Sazhina, O. S.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Astronomy
Astrophysics
Cosmology (Review)
Mathematical and Computational Physics
Physics
Physics and Astronomy
Pulsars
Reference materials
Space navigation
Theoretical
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Summary:This review considers the problem of autonomously determining the position of a spacecraft in space based on the analysis of pulses emitted by X-ray pulsars. The characteristics of the prospective equipment and lists of pulsar candidates for reference sources are given. The navigation algorithm and resulting accuracy characteristics are substantiated.
ISSN:0027-1349
1934-8460
DOI:10.3103/S0027134918020157