GNC Simulation Skill

Purpose

Provide guidance, navigation, and control system simulation and analysis capabilities including sensor modeling, filter design, and Monte Carlo analysis.

Capabilities

• Navigation filter design (EKF, UKF)
• Sensor error modeling (IMU, GPS, star tracker)
• Guidance law implementation
• Monte Carlo simulation execution
• Covariance analysis
• Hardware-in-the-loop support
• Trajectory dispersion analysis
• Performance verification

Usage Guidelines

• Model sensor errors accurately based on specifications
• Design navigation filters robust to expected error sources
• Implement guidance algorithms for mission requirements
• Run Monte Carlo simulations with realistic dispersions
• Verify GNC performance across operational envelope
• Document filter tuning and performance validation

Dependencies

• MATLAB/Simulink
• GNC simulation frameworks
• HIL test systems

Process Integration

• AE-011: Flight Control Law Development
• AE-014: Mission Design and Analysis