Game Changing Development
Intelligent Landing System (ILS)
Project Description
Develop Intelligent Landing System (ILS) (Terrain Relative Navigation and Hazard Detection) that enables safe landing of the Europa Lander Mission: TRN enables landing near science sites identified from orbit (50m accuracy), TRN Enables avoidance of large known hazards (e.g., cliffs), Real-time onboard Hazard Detection Sensor is critical for identifying a safe landing site that is compatible to the lander. Allows potential final divert to landing site
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Anticipated Benefits
NASA Funded: This technology is required by the current Europa Lander baseline mission. The benefits of the technology include ~50 m landing precision and integrated hazard avoidance. These technology allow a lander to autonomously land on Europa with an extreme and uncertain terrain. NASA unfunded: This technology will benefit future mission to the Ocean Worlds as it is the next step in autonomous landing systems for deep space application in extreme and uncertain topography and environments. OGA: The improved Lidar sensors may be beneficial to terrestrial defense and civil aviation. Commercial: The improved Lidar sensors may be beneficial to rendezvous and docking operations of commercial space industries that require reduced SWaP. Nation: Enables scientific discovery on the surface of Europa with high potential to impact other future missions to planetary bodies, in particular Ocean Worlds.
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Primary U.S. Work Locations and Key Partners
| Organizations Performing Work | Role | Type | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL) | Lead Organization | FFRDC/UARC | Pasadena, California |
Primary U.S. Work Locations
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California
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