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Record 1 2002-12-10

English

Subject field(s)
  • Scientific Research Methods
  • The Stars (Astronomy)
CONT

A new star identification, based on the fact that any star direction C can be expressed as a linear combination of two given directions (A and B) and their cross product (AxB), is presented. ... The Star is identified if there is only one star which satisfies the requirements. This procedure, which is then repeated for any other star observed, yields the complete star pattern recognition.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Méthodes de recherche scientifique
  • Étoiles (Astronomie)

Spanish

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