Inventors:
Terrell Michael Brace - Grand Rapids MI, US
International Classification:
G01C 21/24, G06K 9/68, G06K 9/40, G06G 7/48
US Classification:
701208, 382218, 382275, 703 5
Abstract:
A method and system for a multi-spectrum celestial navigation system includes a first sensor responsive to at least a first and a second wavelength band of electromagnetic radiation. The sensor is configured to generate a first output related to the first wavelength band of electromagnetic radiation and to generate a second output related to the second wavelength band of electromagnetic radiation. The system also includes a processor programmed to receive the first and second outputs, determine a position of the sensor with respect to one or more stars using a stored star catalog and the received first and second outputs, and output the determined position.