Terrain reconstruction from Chang＇e-3 PCAM images

The existing terrain models that describe the local lunar surface have limited resolution and accuracy, which can hardly meet the needs of rover navigation,positioning and geological analysis. China launched the lunar probe Chang＇e-3 in December, 2013. Chang＇e-3 encompassed a lander and a lunar rove...

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Published in:天文和天体物理学研究：英文版 2015 (7), p.1057-1067
Main Author: Wen-Rui Wang Xin Ren Fen-Fei Wang Jian-Jun Liu Chun-Lai Li
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
地形图
地形模型
地质分析
影像
月球探测器
月球表面
月球车
模型描述
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Summary:The existing terrain models that describe the local lunar surface have limited resolution and accuracy, which can hardly meet the needs of rover navigation,positioning and geological analysis. China launched the lunar probe Chang＇e-3 in December, 2013. Chang＇e-3 encompassed a lander and a lunar rover called ＂Yutu＂（Jade Rabbit）. A set of panoramic cameras were installed on the rover mast. After acquiring panoramic images of four sites that were explored, the terrain models of the local lunar surface with resolution of 0.02 m were reconstructed. Compared with other data sources, the models derived from Chang＇e-3 data were clear and accurate enough that they could be used to plan the route of Yutu.
ISSN:1674-4527
2397-6209