Celestial Navigation is discussed, with stars and satellite used as reference, and star-tracker technology also included. Propagation based timing solutions are explored and the basic principles of oscillators and clocks presented. Initial alignment of strap-down navigation systems is explored, including initial alignment as a Kalman filter problem. Velocimeter/Dead reckoning based navigation and its impact on visual odometry is also explained. Covering both theoretical and practical issues, and packed with equations and models, this book is useful for both the engineering student as well as the advanced practitioner.
Rongsheng (Ken) Li is a senior technical fellow at Boeing Research & Technology. He received his Ph.D. in electrical engineering systems from the University of Southern California. He holds 41 patents and is a member of IEEE.