This sensor will increase the success of NASA operations such as: Rover Mobility and Navigation Topographical Mapping Mars Landed Exploration Exploration of Moons (ALHAT, Jupiter Icy Moons) Asteroid and Comet Rendezvous and Sample Return ISS Rendezvous and Docking (*Figure 19) Space Situational Awareness Rock Abundance and Distribution Maps
Commercial applications include collision avoidance to save pedestrians and prevent vehicle damage, Mid-Air Refueling, Surveillance, Terrain Mapping, Autonomous Navigation for unmanned ground, air and surface vehicles. The 3D maps created by the system will be useful to avoid automobile accidents and guide robots for Hazard Material Detection and Handling.
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