Quaternions and Rotation Sequences
Jack Kuipers
Abstract
In this paper we introduce and define the quaternion; we give a brief introduction to its properties and algebra, and we show, what appears to be, its primary application -the quaternion rotation operator.The quaternion rotation operator competes with the conventional matrix rotation operator in a variety of rotation sequences.
Topics & Concepts
QuaternionRotation (mathematics)Dual quaternionMathematicsComputer scienceGeometryAdvanced Mathematical Theories and ApplicationsScientific Research and DiscoveriesInertial Sensor and Navigation