Multi-Functional Flash Lidar for Precision Safe Landing in Challenging Terrains

Multi-Functional Flash Lidar for Precision Safe Landing in Challenging Terrains

A Flash Lidar utilizing a novel Super-Resolution (SR) technique has been developed for providing Terrain Relative Navigation and Hazard Avoidance capabilities onboard landing vehicles. Processing algorithms for precision navigation and safe landing location identification take advantage of the unifo...

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Hauptverfasser: Amzajerdian, Farzin, Brewster, Paul F, Gragossian, Aram, Heppler, Jacob M, Wilson, Frederick G., Hines, Glenn D, Laughter, Sean A, Litton, Daniel K, Bulyshev, Alexander E
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Sprache:eng
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Zusammenfassung:A Flash Lidar utilizing a novel Super-Resolution (SR) technique has been developed for providing Terrain Relative Navigation and Hazard Avoidance capabilities onboard landing vehicles. Processing algorithms for precision navigation and safe landing location identification take advantage of the uniform fixed pixels property of generated high resolution Digital Elevation Maps (DEMs) to achieve high reliability operation in near real-time. This paper describes the current and next generation breadboard units, report the results of recent dynamic tests, and explain the operational concept as envisioned for future landing missions.