Revitalizing Astronomical Azimuth Determination: Integrating Modern Computing with Traditional Techniques [PDF]
SensorsIt is not widely recognized today that astronomical methods for azimuth determination continue to rank among the most accurate techniques for establishing orientation.
Luigi Barazzetti
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Development of a method for measuring the astronomical azimuth using an electronic total station [PDF]
E3S Web of Conferences, 2021 In this article, the method of measuring the astronomical azimuth using an electronic total station, which is not intended for performing astronomical work, is considered.
Khanzadyan M.A., Mazurkevich A.V.
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Measurement and Correction of Pointing Error Caused by Radio Telescope Alidade Deformation based on Biaxial Inclination Sensor [PDF]
Micromachines, 2023 One of the key reasons for the deterioration of antenna pointing accuracy for radio telescopes is the deformation and tilt of antenna alidades, which primarily result from track unevenness and thermal gradients.
Qian Xu, Fei Xue, Hui Wang, Letian Yi
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Multi-Stage Coordinated Azimuth Control for High-Precision Balloon-Borne Astronomical Platforms
AerospaceThis study investigates multi-level coupled dynamic issues in near-space balloon-borne astronomical observation platforms subjected to multi-source disturbances, proposing an integrated azimuth pointing control scheme combining unified modeling with ...
Yulang Cui +4 more
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The azimuth observation by Global Navigation Satellite Systems as an alternative to astronomical method: a case study at Kakioka [PDF]
Geoscientific Instrumentation, Methods and Data SystemsFor the azimuth observation to be made at its magnetic observatories routinely, Japan Meteorological Agency (JMA) has adopted a traditional method based on Polaris sighting.
H. Matsushita +4 more
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IOP Conference Series: Materials Science and Engineering, 2022 Abstract The paper describes the design of the mobile automated astronomical system (MAAS) and the technique of the MAAS azimuth drive calibration by the zenithal stars observation. This technique provides fast and accurate calibration of the MAAS azimuth drive angle sensor in field conditions.
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Fix Position Using Two Astronomical Line Of Position [PDF]
TransNav, 2021 The Intercept Method (originally known as the Intercept Azimuth method) was created in 1875 by the French captain (latter admiral) Marq de Saint Hilaire.
Alina Buslă
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Semiautomatic sun shots with the WIDIF DIflux [PDF]
Geoscientific Instrumentation, Methods and Data Systems, 2017 The determination of magnetic declination angle entails finding two directions: geographic north and magnetic north. This paper deals with the former.
J. L. Rasson, O. Hendrickx, J.-L. Marin
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New knowledge in determining the astronomical orientation of Incas object in Ollantaytambo, Peru [PDF]
The International Archives of the Photogrammetry, Remote Sensing and Spatial Information Sciences, 2014 This paper deals about astronomical orientation of Incas objects in Ollantaytambo, which is located about 35 km southeast from Machu Picchu, about 40 km northwest from Cusco, and lies in the Urubamba valley. Everybody writing about Ollantaytambo, shoud
K. Hanzalová +2 more
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Modeling Horizontal Single Axis Solar Tracker Upon Sun-Earth Geometric Relationships
Tikrit Journal of Engineering Sciences, 2022 Many investments and commitments have recently been set to use renewable energy source, overcome energy crisis and align with climate target. Solar power development and deployment make investment in power generation sustainability.
Gzing Adil Mohammed +1 more
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