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 Vol. 73; no. 2; pp. 141 - 153
Main Authors:	Sazhin, M. V., Zharov, V. E., Milyukov, V. K., Pshirkov, M. S., Sementsov, V. N., Sazhina, O. S.
Format:	Journal Article
Language:	English
Published:	Moscow Pleiades Publishing 01-03-2018 Springer Nature B.V
Subjects:	Astronomy Astrophysics Cosmology (Review) Mathematical and Computational Physics Physics Physics and Astronomy Pulsars Reference materials Space navigation Theoretical integral pulse pulsars spatial position
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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