DocumentCode
1308843
Title
Least-squares estimation: from Gauss to Kalman
Author
Sorenson, H.W.
Author_Institution
University of California, San Diego
Volume
7
Issue
7
fYear
1970
fDate
7/1/1970 12:00:00 AM
Firstpage
63
Lastpage
68
Abstract
This discussion is directed to least-squares estimation theory, from its inception by Gauss1 to its modern form, as developed by Kalman.2 To aid in furnishing the desired perspective, the contributions and insights provided by Gauss are described and related to developments that have appeared more recently (that is, in the 20th century). In the author´s opinion, it is enlightening to consider just how far (or how little) we have advanced since the initial developments and to recognize the truth in the saying that we ``stand on the shoulders of giants.´´
Keywords
Books; Estimation theory; Extraterrestrial measurements; Gaussian processes; Kalman filters; Least squares approximation; Least squares methods; Mathematics; Orbits; Planets;
fLanguage
English
Journal_Title
Spectrum, IEEE
Publisher
ieee
ISSN
0018-9235
Type
jour
DOI
10.1109/MSPEC.1970.5213471
Filename
5213471
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