Predictive vision from stereo video: robust object detection for autonomous navigation using the Unscented Kalman Filter on streaming stereo images

2010 ◽  
Author(s):  
Donald Rosselot ◽  
Mark Aull ◽  
Ernest L. Hall
Keyword(s):  
Kalman Filter ◽  
Object Detection ◽  
Autonomous Navigation ◽  
Unscented Kalman Filter ◽  
Stereo Images ◽  
Stereo Video

scholarly journals Mars Cruise Orbit Determination from Combined Optical Celestial Techniques and X-ray Pulsars

2017 ◽  
Vol 70 (4) ◽  
pp. 719-734 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jiandong Liu ◽  
Erhu Wei ◽  
Shuanggen Jin
Keyword(s):  
Kalman Filter ◽  
Autonomous Navigation ◽  
Unscented Kalman Filter ◽  
Integrated System ◽  
Observation Data ◽  
X Ray ◽  
Celestial Navigation ◽  
Federated Kalman Filter ◽  
Mars Pathfinder ◽  
Navigation Accuracy

The precise autonomous navigation for deep space exploration by combination of multi-source observation data is a key issue for probe control and scientific applications. In this paper, the performance of an integrated Optical Celestial Navigation (OCN) and X-ray Pulsars Autonomous Navigation (XNAV) system is investigated for the orbit of Mars Pathfinder. Firstly, OCN and XNAV single systems are realised by an Unscented Kalman Filter (UKF). Secondly, the integrated system is simulated with a Federated Kalman Filter (FKF), which can do the information fusion of the two subsystems of UKF and inherits the advantages of each subsystem. Thirdly, the performance of our system is evaluated by analysing the relationship between observation errors and navigation accuracy. The results of the simulation experiments show that the biases between the nominal and our calculated orbit are within 5 km in all three axes under complex error conditions. This accuracy is also better than current ground-based techniques.

Autonomous Navigation of Mars Probes by Combining Optical Data of Viewing Martian Moons and SST Data

2015 ◽  
Vol 68 (6) ◽  
pp. 1019-1040 ◽  
Author(s):  
Pengbin Ma ◽  
Fanghua Jiang ◽  
Hexi Baoyin
Keyword(s):  
Kalman Filter ◽  
Autonomous Navigation ◽  
Unscented Kalman Filter ◽  
Optical Measurement ◽  
Optical Data ◽  
Deep Space Exploration ◽  
Rank Defect ◽  
The Difference ◽  
Navigation Accuracy ◽  
Navigation Information

Autonomous navigation has become a key technology for deep space exploration missions. Phobos and Deimos, the two natural moons of Mars, are important optical navigation information sources available for Mars missions. However, during the phase of the probe orbiting close to Mars, the ephemeris bias and the difference between the barycentre and the centre of brightness of a Martian moon will result in low navigation accuracy. On the other hand, Satellite-to-Satellite Tracking (SST) can achieve convenient and high accuracy observation for autonomous navigation. However, this cannot apply for a Mars mission during the Mars orbit phase only by SST data because of a rank defect problem of the Jacobian matrix. To improve the autonomous navigation accuracy of Mars probes, this paper presents a new autonomous navigation method that combines SST radio data provided by two probes and optical measurement by viewing the natural Martian moons. Two sequential orbit determination algorithms, an Extended Kalman Filter (EKF) and Unscented Kalman Filter (UKF) are compared. Simulation results show this method can obtain high autonomous navigation accuracy during the probe's Mars Orbit phase.

Near Space Pseudolite Navigation System Design and High-Performance Filtering Algorithm

2013 ◽  
Vol 411-414 ◽  
pp. 931-935
Author(s):  
She Sheng Gao ◽  
Wen Hui Wei ◽  
Li Xue
Keyword(s):  
Kalman Filter ◽  
Particle Filter ◽  
Navigation System ◽  
Particle Filtering ◽  
Autonomous Navigation ◽  
Unscented Kalman Filter ◽  
Navigation Systems ◽  
Filtering Algorithm ◽  
Near Space ◽  
Autonomous Navigation System

This paper analyzes the defects of satellite navigation systems that exist in positioning and precision-guided weapons and pointes out the advantages and military needs of pseudolite. The autonomous navigation nonlinear mathematical model of Near Space Pseudolite SINS/CNS/SAR autonomous navigation system is established. Based on the merits of fading filter, robust adaptive filtering and particle filter, we propose a fading adaptive Unscented Particle Filtering algorithm. The proposed filtering algorithm is applied to SINS/CNS/SAR autonomous navigation system and conducted simulation calculation with the Unscented Kalman filter and particle filter comparison. The results show that the new algorithm that is proposed meets the needs of pseudolite autonomous navigation, and the navigation accuracy is significantly higher than the Unscented Kalman filter and particle filter algorithm.

scholarly journals Autonomous Navigation of Mars Probes by Single X-ray Pulsar Measurement and Optical Data of Viewing Martian Moons

2016 ◽  
Vol 70 (1) ◽  
pp. 18-32 ◽  
Author(s):  
Pengbin Ma ◽  
Tianshu Wang ◽  
Fanghua Jiang ◽  
Junshan Mu ◽  
Hexi Baoyin
Keyword(s):  
Kalman Filter ◽  
Autonomous Navigation ◽  
Unscented Kalman Filter ◽  
Optical Data ◽  
Optical Navigation ◽  
Integrated Navigation ◽  
X Ray ◽  
Navigation Accuracy ◽  
Navigation Information ◽  
Navigation Method

In order to achieve high accuracy of autonomous navigation for Mars probes, an integrated navigation method using X-ray pulsar measurement and optical data of viewing Martian moons is proposed. For single X-ray pulsar measurement on board a Mars probe, navigation accuracy is low due to its poor observability. On the other hand, Phobos and Deimos, two natural moons of Mars, are important optical navigation information sources available for Mars missions. However, the Martian moons ephemeris bias and the differences between barycentre and centre of brightness of Martian moons will result in low navigation accuracy. The method of integrated navigation using X-ray pulsar measurement and optical data of viewing Martian moons can overcome the defect and achieve accurate navigation. Two sequential orbit determination algorithms, Extended Kalman Filter (EKF) and Unscented Kalman Filter (UKF), are compared. The simulation results show this method can obtain high autonomous navigation accuracy during the phase of a probe orbiting Mars.

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