CHAMP (Camera, Handlens And Microscope Probe)is a novel field microscope capable of color imaging with continuously variable spatial resolution from infinity imaging down to diffraction-limited microscopy (3 micron/pixel). As a robotic arm-mounted imager, CHAMP supports stereo imaging with variable baselines, can continuously image targets at an increasing magnification during an arm approach, can provide precision rangefinding estimates to targets, and can accommodate microscopic imaging of rough surfaces through a image filtering process called z-stacking. CHAMP was originally developed through the Mars Instrument Development Program (MIDP) in support of robotic field investigations, but may also find application in new areas such as robotic in-orbit servicing and maintenance operations associated with spacecraft and human operations. We overview CHAMP'S instrument performance and basic design considerations below.


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    Title :

    CHAMP (Camera, Handlens, and Microscope Probe)


    Contributors:

    Conference:

    IEEE Aerospace Conference ; 2005 ; Big Sky, MT, United States


    Publication date :

    2005-03-01


    Type of media :

    Preprint


    Type of material :

    No indication


    Language :

    English




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