Re: quaternians, tracking, 3 dimensions

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From: Olli Silven
Date: Fri, 10 Apr 1992 10:25

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K. Berrier 283-4125 writes:

   A quaternion is a transformation matrix consisting of a scalar 
   and a vector.  The scalar is the angle of rotation about the 
   axis represented by the vector.
   .
   .
   I cannot direct you to a particular source but it would probably 
   be worth your while to learn about them.

A good source: Roberson, R., Schwertassek, Dynamics of Multibody
               systems, Springer-Verlag, Berlin, 1988.
--
     Olli Silven
     olli@ee.oulu.fi

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