Space-Photogrammetry for High-Precision Measurement by Multi-Sensor Data Fusion

Dear Colleagues,

Existing spaceflight requirements are no longer limited to detecting and identifying targets but also precise measurement of target information. Space measurement equipment such as optical cameras, LIDAR, inertial guidance systems, and other new sensors provide multi-modal information for space targets with their unique capabilities and comprehensively support high-precision measurements of multi-dimensional information such as pose, morphology, and spectrum of space targets.

This Special Issue explores the challenges and opportunities associated with detection, identification, and measurement technologies for space targets and extraterrestrial objects (such as Lunar), with an emphasis on the development of intelligent measurement systems and algorithms to improve the existing detection capabilities and measurement accuracy and on the realization of a variety of applications, including asteroid measurement and capture, lunar exploration, and resource development, through the complementary advantages of multimodal detection and the fusion of multi-source information by means of multi-sensors.

The aim of this Special Issue is to explore the potential of precision measurement technology in space target measurement and lunar exploration through the discussion of the latest progress and future research topics

This Special Issue aims to showcase the latest advances and innovations in measurement-oriented high-precision space targeting and lunar exploration. We invite high-quality research that spans theoretical foundations, enabling technologies, and impactful applications in this exciting field. Topics of interest include, but are not limited to, the following:

1. Space target detection and recognition;
2. High-precision space optoelectronic measurements;
3. Lunar remote sensing;
4. High-precision Moon surface measurement
5. Multi-source Information fusion for space targets;
6. Spatial spectral measurement and analysis;
7. New Sensors for space target measurement.

We welcome research articles and review articles for submission. Submissions will undergo a rigorous peer-review process to ensure they are of the highest quality.

Prof. Dr. Rujin Zhao
Prof. Dr. Zhenming Peng
Dr. Xiong Xu
Guest Editors

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