Entropy-based space object data association using an adaptive gaussian sum filter

Daniel R. Giza, Puneet Singla, John L. Crassidis, Richard Linares, Paul J. Cefola, Keric Hill

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Abstract

This paper shows an approach to improve the statistical validity of orbital estimates and uncertainties as well as a method of associating measurements with the correct resident space objects and classifying events in near realtime. The approach involves using an adaptive Gaussian mixture solution to the Fokker-Planck-Kolmogorov equation for its applicability to the resident space object tracking problem. The Fokker-Planck-Kolmogorov equation describes the time-evolution of the probability density function for nonlinear stochastic systems with Gaussian inputs, which often results in non-Gaussian outputs. The adaptive Gaussian sum filter provides a computationally efficient and accurate solution for this equation, which captures the non-Gaussian behavior associated with these nononding measurement association methods are evaluated using simulated data in realistic scenarios to determine their performance and feasibility.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Title of host publicationAIAA/AAS Astrodynamics Specialist Conference 2010
DOIs
StatePublished - 2010
EventAIAA/AAS Astrodynamics Specialist Conference 2010 - Toronto, ON, Canada
Duration: Aug 2 2010Aug 5 2010

Publication series

NameAIAA/AAS Astrodynamics Specialist Conference 2010

Other

OtherAIAA/AAS Astrodynamics Specialist Conference 2010
Country/TerritoryCanada
CityToronto, ON
Period8/2/108/5/10

All Science Journal Classification (ASJC) codes

  • Aerospace Engineering
  • General Energy

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