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UAV Attitude Estimation Using Low-Frequency Radio Polarization Measurements

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Peer-reviewed

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Article

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Authors

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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Keywords

accelerometer, AHRS, attitude, low frequency radio, magnetic sensors, polarization, UAV

Journal Title

IEEE Transactions on Aerospace and Electronic Systems

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Journal ISSN

0018-9251
1557-9603

Volume Title

53

Publisher

Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE)
Sponsorship
Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (Doctoral Training Account award)