18295746. CELESTIAL NAVIGATION OBJECT AVAILABILITY USING LIGHT SOURCE ENABLED SATELLITES simplified abstract (Honeywell International Inc.)
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CELESTIAL NAVIGATION OBJECT AVAILABILITY USING LIGHT SOURCE ENABLED SATELLITES
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Inventor(s)
Trevor Keith Stephens of Maple Grove MN (US)
Brian Schipper of Maple Grove MN (US)
Ross Merritt of Minneapolis MN (US)
CELESTIAL NAVIGATION OBJECT AVAILABILITY USING LIGHT SOURCE ENABLED SATELLITES - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18295746 titled 'CELESTIAL NAVIGATION OBJECT AVAILABILITY USING LIGHT SOURCE ENABLED SATELLITES
Simplified Explanation: The patent application describes a method and system for celestial navigation using a light source on a low earth orbit (LEO) satellite to update the position information of a user based on observation errors.
- Request access to a light source on a LEO satellite
- Send an uplink message to power on the light source
- Capture a light image from the light source when the satellite is in view of a camera
- Compare the captured image to the predicted location of the satellite
- Update the user's position information based on the observation error
Key Features and Innovation:
- Utilizes a light source on a LEO satellite for celestial navigation
- Compares captured images to predicted satellite locations for accuracy
- Updates user position information based on observation errors
Potential Applications:
- Navigation systems for spacecraft
- Positioning systems for satellites
- Tracking systems for celestial objects
Problems Solved:
- Improves accuracy of celestial navigation
- Provides real-time position updates for users
- Enhances reliability of satellite-based navigation systems
Benefits:
- Increased precision in determining user location
- Improved efficiency in celestial navigation
- Enhanced reliability of positioning systems
Commercial Applications: Potential commercial applications include:
- Satellite navigation systems for space missions
- Positioning systems for satellite communication networks
- Tracking systems for astronomical research
Questions about Celestial Navigation: 1. How does the use of a light source on a LEO satellite improve celestial navigation accuracy? 2. What are the potential challenges in implementing this method for celestial navigation?
Frequently Updated Research: Ongoing research in satellite technology and celestial navigation may provide further advancements in this field.
Original Abstract Submitted
A method and system for celestial navigation are provided. The method comprises requesting access to a light source on a low earth orbit (LEO) satellite; and sending an uplink message to the LEO satellite to power on the light source, in response to the access request. The method further comprises determining whether the LEO satellite is in view of a camera; capturing a light image, from the light source, on a focal plane location of the camera when the LEO satellite is in view of the camera; and comparing the focal plane location to a predicted location of the LEO satellite. The method updates position information of a user based on an observation error from comparing the focal plane location to the predicted location.
