Finding roll, pitch and yaw angles

In summary, the problem at hand involves finding the roll, pitch, and yaw angles that relate the sensor body frame to the local North East Down frame, given the three angles roll_ecef, pitch_ecef, and yaw_ecef that relate the sensory body frame to the Earth centered Earth fixed frame. This can be solved by using the unit vectors in local north, east, and down directions, as expressed in ECEF Cartesian coordinates, and drawing a diagram to aid in understanding the problem.
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Homework Statement


I have three angles that relate the sensory body frame to the Earth centered Earth fixed frame:
roll_ecef, pitch_ecef, yaw_ecef
I have the longitude and latitude.
Find the roll, pitch and yaw angles that relate the sensor body frame to the local North East Down frame.

Homework Equations


The unit vectors in local north, east, and down directions, as expressed in ECEF Cartesian coordinates:
N = [- cos(lon)*sin(lat)
- sin(lon)*sin(lat)
cos(lat)];
E = [- sin(lon)
cos(lon)
0];
D = [- cos(lon)*cos(lat)
-sin(lon)*cos(lat)
- sin(lat)];

The Attempt at a Solution


I have no idea :(
 
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Draw a good diagram.
 
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Related to Finding roll, pitch and yaw angles

1. What is the difference between roll, pitch, and yaw angles?

The roll, pitch, and yaw angles are three different types of rotational angles used to describe the orientation of an object. Roll refers to the rotation around the object's longitudinal axis, pitch refers to the rotation around its lateral axis, and yaw refers to the rotation around its vertical axis.

2. How are roll, pitch, and yaw angles measured?

Roll, pitch, and yaw angles can be measured using various methods, including gyroscopes, accelerometers, and magnetometers. These sensors detect changes in rotation and acceleration and convert them into numerical values for the angles.

3. What is the importance of finding roll, pitch, and yaw angles?

Finding the roll, pitch, and yaw angles is crucial in many scientific and engineering applications, such as aircraft and spacecraft control, robotics, and virtual reality. These angles provide essential information about an object's orientation and movement in three-dimensional space.

4. How does gravity affect the calculation of roll, pitch, and yaw angles?

Gravity plays a significant role in the calculation of roll, pitch, and yaw angles. These angles are often measured relative to a frame of reference, and gravity can affect the orientation of this frame. Therefore, it is crucial to account for the effects of gravity when calculating these angles accurately.

5. Can roll, pitch, and yaw angles be used to determine an object's position?

No, roll, pitch, and yaw angles alone cannot determine an object's position in space. They only describe the orientation of an object and do not provide information about its location. Additional data, such as acceleration and velocity, are needed to determine an object's position accurately.

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