AERE 6730X: Nonlinear Estimation in Astrodynamic
(Cross-listed with ECPE 6730X/ STAT 6730X/ MATH 6730X).
Credits: 3. Contact Hours: Lecture 3.
Prereq: (AERE 5730 or EE 5080 or STAT 5440) or (two of the following: STAT 3050, STAT 5000, STAT 5100, STAT 5200, MATH 5540)
Transformation and propagation of random variables. Understanding and developing linear and nonlinear filters. Covering Gaussian Multiple Models, Particle Filtering, Particle Flow, and Polynomial Update. Applications to navigation and estimation in astrodynamics, such as orbit determination, station keeping, attitude determination, and relative pose estimation.