State of the art on 6-dof dynamic modeling, control and telemetry of rocket sounders for measuring tropospheric aerosols
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https://doi.org/10.61799/2216-0388.2130Keywords:
6-DOF modeling, fine particulate matter, GNC control, Hardware-in-the-Loop (HIL), quaternion algebra, Rician fading, robust telemetry, sounding rockets, vertical profiling.Abstract
Current air quality monitoring systems based on ground stations are insufficient for characterizing the vertical distribution of fine particulate matter, particularly in regions with complex mountain topography. Consequently, the objective of this study is to analyze the current state of sounding rocket technology as a platform for obtaining vertical atmospheric profiles. Through a literature review focusing on flight simulation architectures, navigation systems, telemetry techniques, and validation protocols, the methodologies necessary to ensure data integrity are identified. The results demonstrate that adopting advanced mathematical models and resilient communication systems is essential to ensure reliable measurements during flights at speeds higher than the speed of sound. In conclusion, the use of sounding rockets constitutes an effective tool that overcomes the deficiencies of conventional methods, providing critical information to strengthen the formulation of public health policies and the development of early warning systems.
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