METHOD AND DEVICE (VERSIONS) FOR DETERMINING ORIENTATION OF SPACE OR AIR CRAFTS Russian patent published in 2017 - IPC B64G1/24 G01C17/34 G01C17/38 

FIELD: aviation.

SUBSTANCE: group of inventions relates to orientation control of the space (SC) and air crafts (AC) by means of sensing elements. The device comprises orientation sensors (S) relative to the inertial coordinate system and relative to the astronomical objects positioned on the base. Wherein each of the mentioned S is equipped with several S of measuring distances between this orientation S and the base (at least 6 S), as well as (in the version) between this S and another one (or several) orientation S. Hinge support of proximity S ends is carried out to provide parallel misalignment of measured segments. Proximity S comprises a mechanical length standard and a displacement S. Management of these displacements (in the data processing unit) is intended to eliminate the influence of errors in orientation S position in body-fixed coordinate axes of SC or AC (e.g., due to deformation of the structure) on the measured parameters of the craft orientation.

EFFECT: increased orientational accuracy of the spacecraft or aircraft without increasing the rigidity and thermal stability of their structure.

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