UAV Attitude Estimation Using Low-Frequency Radio Polarization Measurements
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Peer-reviewed
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Maguire, STG https://orcid.org/0000-0003-3513-1353
Robertson, PA
Abstract
A method of attitude determination, which makes use of measurements of the polarization of the magnetic field of low-frequency (LF) radio signals, is presented and evaluated. This approach offers advantages relative to existing accelerometer-based systems in high-acceleration, cost-constrained environments such as small fixed-wing unmanned aerial vehicles. Flight test results are presented which demonstrate that LF polarization measurements can be used to obtain a significantly more accurate result than traditional approaches.
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accelerometer, AHRS, attitude, low frequency radio, magnetic sensors, polarization, UAV
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IEEE Transactions on Aerospace and Electronic Systems
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0018-9251
1557-9603
1557-9603
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53
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Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE)
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Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (Doctoral Training Account award)