Modernization and Validation of Stereophotoclinometry (SPC) Techniques and Tools
Project Description
GSFC has been developing the expertise and capabilities required to support missions that require onboard, autonomous, TRN through missions like OSIRIS-Rex, ARRM, and the IRAD program. This IRAD, will attempt to combine advancements in both the fields of photoclinometry and computer vision. The end product would be a set of terrain generation tools, added to the current GIANT tool suite, that would improve on the current state-of-the-art tools.
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Onboard Terrain Relative Navigation (TRN) measurement processing and autonomous navigation have operational advantages compared to traditional ground-in-the-loop orbit determination, as proven by recent experiences on the OSIRIS-REx mission. Therefore, GSFC has a strategic interest in developing in-house Terrain Relative Navigation data processing for autonomous navigation near celestial bodies. Further work is needed to modernize ground-based tools needed to generate products required by the onboard toolset currently in development which would help GSFC to continue to position itself as a leader in TRN and benefit future projects and proposals by extending optical navigation capabilities required to complete these missions.
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Primary U.S. Work Locations and Key Partners
| Organizations Performing Work | Role | Type | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
Goddard Space Flight Center
(GSFC)
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Lead Organization | NASA Center | Greenbelt, Maryland |
| A.I. Solutions, Inc | Supporting Organization |
Industry
Women-Owned Small Business (WOSB)
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| Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute | Supporting Organization | Academia | Troy, New York |
Primary U.S. Work Locations
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Maryland
