DocumentCode :
1144819
Title :
Optimum Normalization of a Computed Quaternion of Rotation
Author :
Bar-itzhack, I.
Author_Institution :
Bellcomm, Inc. Washington, D. C. 20024
Issue :
2
fYear :
1971
fDate :
3/1/1971 12:00:00 AM
Firstpage :
401
Lastpage :
402
Abstract :
The normalization technique usually employed in "analytic platforms" in which quaternions are used to update the orientation of the vehicle is the one which divides the components of the quaternion by its magnitude. In this correspondence, it is analytically shown that this is the "best" normalization technique. A geometrical interpretation of this result is also given.
Keywords :
Lagrangian functions; Quaternions; Vehicles;
fLanguage :
English
Journal_Title :
Aerospace and Electronic Systems, IEEE Transactions on
Publisher :
ieee
ISSN :
0018-9251
Type :
jour
DOI :
10.1109/TAES.1971.310384
Filename :
4103714
Link To Document :
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