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  • Aerospace Engineering
  • Robotics
  • Computer Vision

Background:

  • Accurate pose estimation (position and orientation) is critical for autonomous air vehicle navigation.
  • Existing methods often rely on complex sensor fusion or make simplifying assumptions.
  • Davenport's q-method is established for satellite attitude estimation but requires adaptation for broader applications.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To develop and implement a generalized q-method for robust pose estimation in air vehicles.
  • To extend existing q-methodology by incorporating inertial position and removing spacecraft-specific constraints.
  • To validate the method's accuracy for Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) applications.

Main Methods:

  • Utilized on-board measurement vectors of reference objects for pose calculation relative to an inertial frame.
  • Solved for the quaternion eigenvalue solution to minimize error in the derived system of equations.
  • Developed and implemented the pose estimation model for UAVs using onboard camera measurements in a controlled environment.

Main Results:

  • The generalized q-method successfully estimated air vehicle position and orientation.
  • Algorithm outputs were validated against truth data, demonstrating high accuracy.
  • The method proved effective even in the presence of sensor errors.

Conclusions:

  • The generalized q-method provides an accurate and robust solution for air vehicle pose estimation.
  • This approach extends the applicability of q-methodology beyond satellite attitude determination.
  • The developed model is suitable for UAV applications requiring precise navigation.