Lidar has been identified by NASA as a key technology for enabling autonomous safe landing of future robotic and crewed lunar landing vehicles. NASA LaRC has been developing three laser/lidar sensor systems under the ALHAT project. The capabilities of these Lidar sensor systems were evaluated through a series of static tests using a calibrated target and through dynamic tests aboard helicopters and a fixed wing aircraft. The airborne tests were performed over Moon-like terrain in the California and Nevada deserts. These tests provided the necessary data for the development of signal processing software, and algorithms for hazard detection and navigation. The tests helped identify technology areas needing improvement and will also help guide future technology advancement activities.


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    Title :

    Development of Lidar Sensor Systems for Autonomous Safe Landing on Planetary Bodies


    Contributors:

    Conference:

    International Conference on Space Optics ; 2010 ; Rhodes Island, Greece


    Publication date :

    2010-10-04


    Type of media :

    Conference paper


    Type of material :

    No indication


    Language :

    English




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