Application of laser radar to autonomous spacecraft landing

Kurt W. Gleichman; Peter Tchoryk Jr.; Robert E. Sampson

doi:10.1117/12.43734

1 August 1991 Application of laser radar to autonomous spacecraft landing

Kurt W. Gleichman, Peter Tchoryk Jr., Robert E. Sampson

Proceedings Volume 1416, Laser Radar VI; (1991) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.43734
Event: Optics, Electro-Optics, and Laser Applications in Science and Engineering, 1991, Los Angeles, CA, United States

Abstract

This paper discusses the scenario of an autonomous landing like that required for the Mars Rover Sample Return Mission. An application of laser radar for conducting autonomous hazard detection and avoidance is discussed. A trade-study is performed to identify operational and implementation constraints as well as the state of the art in component technology.

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Kurt W. Gleichman, Peter Tchoryk Jr., and Robert E. Sampson "Application of laser radar to autonomous spacecraft landing", Proc. SPIE 1416, Laser Radar VI, (1 August 1991); https://doi.org/10.1117/12.43734

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