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Light detection and ranging (LIDAR) laser altimeter for the Martian Moons Exploration (MMX) spacecraft
- Source :
- Earth, Planets and Space, Vol 73, Iss 1, Pp 1-6 (2021)
- Publication Year :
- 2021
- Publisher :
- SpringerOpen, 2021.
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Abstract
- An altimeter is a critical instrument in planetary missions, for both safe operations and science activities. We present required specifications and link budget calculations for light detection and ranging (LIDAR) onboard the Martian Moons Exploration (MMX) spacecraft. During the mission phase, this LIDAR will continuously measure the distance between the spacecraft and its target. The time-series distance provides important diagnostic information for safe spacecraft operations and important information for geomorphological studies. Because MMX is a sample return mission, its LIDAR must accommodate physical disturbances on the Martian satellite surface. This resulted in changes to the optical system design. Graphical abstract
- Subjects :
- law.invention
LIDAR
Phobos
law
Geography. Anthropology. Recreation
Altimeter
Physics::Atmospheric and Oceanic Physics
Remote sensing
QB275-343
QE1-996.5
Spacecraft
Light detection
business.industry
Ranging
Geology
MMX
Laser
Moons of Mars
Lidar
Space and Planetary Science
Physics::Space Physics
Astrophysics::Earth and Planetary Astrophysics
business
Geodesy
Subjects
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 18805981
- Volume :
- 73
- Issue :
- 1
- Database :
- OpenAIRE
- Journal :
- Earth, Planets and Space
- Accession number :
- edsair.doi.dedup.....f82f31ce3689aaf326417274935314db