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.
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
4th International Planetary Caves Conference ; 2023 ; Haría, ES
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Martian Cave , Terrestrial , Lunar Skylight , GPS Denied , ISRU , Lunar , Detection , Habitation , In-Situ Resource Utilization , Mapping , Martian Lava Tube , Impact Melt , Instrument Development , Mars , Pit , Lunar Cave , Vulcanology , Simultaneous Localization and Mapping , Skylight , Lunar and Planetary Science and Exploration , Cave , Exploration Systems , SLAM , Survey , Pyroduct , Speleology , LiDAR , Terrestrial Cave , Planetary Cave , Kinematic Navigation and Cartography Knapsack , Technology Utilization and Surface Transportation , Void , Lunar Lava Tube , Lava Tube , KNaCK , Radiation , Moon , Subsurface , Geology , Lunar Pit
Kinematic Analysis of Lunar Exploration Manipulator
Trans Tech Publications | 2013
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Tema Archive | 2010
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