KNaCK (Kinematic Navigation and Cartography Knapsack) is a backpack-mounted mobile LiDAR (Light Detection and Ranging) system. It can map its surroundings in 3 dimensions and localize itself in space. The project is exploring how LiDAR can advance terrain mapping and navigation at the lunar south pole. KNaCK is lead by Dr. Michael Zanetti of NASA MSFC’s Heliophysics and Planetary Science Branch. - KNaCK serves as - A test article for GPS denied mapping and navigation. - A test bed for SLAM (Simultaneous Localization and Mapping) algorithms. - A test bed for commercial LiDAR units. - A tool for terrestrial science.


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    Title :

    The Kinematic Navigation and Cartography Knapsack (KNaCK): Demonstrating SlLAM (Simultaneous Localization and Mapping) LiDAR as a Tool for Exploration and Mapping of Lunar Pits and Caves


    Contributors:
    W.E. King (author) / M.R. Zanetti (author) / E.G. Hayward (author) / K.A. Miller (author)

    Conference:

    4th International Planetary Caves Conference ; 2023 ; Haría, ES


    Type of media :

    Miscellaneous


    Type of material :

    No indication


    Language :

    English





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