3D Image Modeling from Planetary Data
A special issue of Journal of Imaging (ISSN 2313-433X).
Deadline for manuscript submissions: closed (10 May 2019)
Special Issue Editor
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
The future of space exploration relies heavily on robotics systems able to autonomously or semi-autonomously execute tasks to prepare or enhance astronaut activities. Such tasks include small body exploration, surface and subsurface exploration of the Moon and Mars, or preparing habitable environments for manned missions. Accurate albedo and 3D terrain maps obtained from orbital data allows for a better understanding of the surface characteristics and enable scientists and mission planers to select future landing sites. Even in the context of 3D terrain models obtained from orbital data, surface navigation is challenged by a set of specific conditions. These constraints include a global positioning system (GPS)-denied environment, extreme illumination conditions, gaps in the available terrain resolution, low gravity, extreme temperatures, low power and computational systems available onboard. The goal of this Special Issue is to advance the state of the art in planetary mapping, modeling and autonomous navigation.
Dr. Ara Nefian
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- Autonomous navigation
- 3D mapping in extreme environments
- AI
- Machine learning
- 3D Image Modeling
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