Comparison of Sigma-Point and Extended Kalman Filters on a Realistic Orbit Determination Scenario

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Abstract

Sigma-point filters have received a lot of attention in recent years as a better alternative to extended Kalman filters for highly nonlinear problems. In this paper, we compare the performance of the additive divided difference Sigma-point filter to the extended Kalman filter when applied to orbit determination of a realistic operational scenario based on the Interstellar Boundary Explorer mission. For the scenario studied, both filters provided equivalent results. The performance of each is discussed in detail.

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Extended Kalman Filter Orbit Determination Sigma Point NASA Goddard Space Difference Filter 
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Authors and Affiliations

  1. 1.Navigation and Mission Design BranchNASA Goddard Space Flight CenterGreenbelt20771
  2. 2.Emergent Space Technologies, Inc.Greenbelt20770

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