A Star Identification Algorithm based on Radial Basis Neural Network

Abstract

This paper uses a radial basis function (RBF) neural network for star identification. A feature vector consisting of distance and angle cosine values is constructed as a library of recognition feature stars and input to the neural network. Then, the network’s output is the number of the corresponding primary star. Comparing the training efficiency and robustness of the grid algorithm with the BP neural network and radial basis function neural network for star identification, the experimental results show that the radial basis function neural network has a strong anti-interference ability against noise and pseudo-star interference. The following conclusions are drawn from the simulation tests: the sample recognition rate of radial basis function neural network algorithm can reach 96% for star position and star addition noise; when the proportion of pseudo-star reaches 20%, the sample recognition rate of radial basis function neural network algorithm is still higher than grid algorithm and BP neural network, which indicates that the radial basis function neural network algorithm has the solid anti-interference ability to both noise and pseudo-star. Therefore, the radial basis function neural network algorithm based on star Identification has specific application prospects.