Fusion of radar and optical sensors for space robotic visionReturned radar power estimates are used in an iterative procedure which generates successive approximations to the target shape in order to determine the shape of a 3-D surface. A simulation is shown which involves the reconstruction of an edge of a flat plate. Although this is a somewhat artificial example, it addresses the real problem of recovering edges of space objects lost in shadow or against a dark background. The results indicate that a microwave/optical sensor fusion system is possible, given sufficient computing power and accurate radar cross section measuring systems.
Document ID
19890024694
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Conference Paper
Authors
Shaw, Scott W. (Rice Univ. Houston, TX, United States)
Defigueiredo, Rui J. P. (Rice Univ. Houston, TX, United States)
Krishen, Kumar (Rice University Houston, TX, United States)
Date Acquired
August 13, 2013
Publication Date
January 1, 1988
Subject Category
Man/System Technology And Life Support
Meeting Information
Meeting: 1988 IEEE International Conference on Robotics and Automation