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Lidar-Based Safe Site Relative Navigation

K. C. Ward / K. W. Smith / I. S. Rowe / J. M. Harper / D. W. Adams / S. M. Pedrotty / G. F. Mendeck

There has been a renewed focus in exploration of the lunar surface and maximizing scientific potential of such missions is made possible in part by minimizing the time required to set up operations; that is, reducing transit time on the surface by increasing the landing precision with respect to the intended target. Established SPLICE project precision landing requirements necessitate a navigation filter architecture and underlying models developed specifically with these needs in mind. To date, test flights to characterize SPLICE GNC system performance have not provided a means to divert from the a priori selected landing site due to hazardous conditions. With the inclusion of a new sensor, the HDL, coupled with safe landing site selection algorithms, GNC can divert from the originally planned trajectory and navigate relative to the new targeted landing site. This work presents a novel hazard relative measurement model and covariance transformation methodology that enable the navigation system to inform a safe-site relative guidance profile to meet project precision landing goals.

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Title :

Lidar-Based Safe Site Relative Navigation

Contributors:

K. C. Ward (author) / K. W. Smith (author) / I. S. Rowe (author) / J. M. Harper (author) / D. W. Adams (author) / S. M. Pedrotty (author) / G. F. Mendeck (author)

Publication date :

2023

Size :

20 pages

Type of media :

Report

Type of material :

No indication

Language :

English

Keywords :

Astronomy & Astrophysics , Statistical Analysis , Extraterrestrial Exploration , Manned Spacecraft , Unmanned Spacecraft , Estimation , Navigation , Spacecraft entry descent and landing