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The Kinematic Navigation and Cartography Knapsack (KNaCK): Demonstrating SlLAM (Simultaneous Localization and Mapping) LiDAR as a Tool for Exploration and Mapping of Lunar Pits and CavesKNaCK (Kinematic Navigation and Cartography Knapsack) is a backpack-mounted mobile LiDAR (Light Detection and Ranging) system. It can map its surroundings in 3 dimensions and localize itself in space.

The project is exploring how LiDAR can advance terrain mapping and navigation at the lunar south pole. KNaCK is lead by Dr. Michael Zanetti of NASA MSFC’s Heliophysics and Planetary Science Branch.

- KNaCK serves as
- A test article for GPS denied mapping and navigation.
- A test bed for SLAM (Simultaneous Localization and Mapping) algorithms.
- A test bed for commercial LiDAR units.
- A tool for terrestrial science.
Document ID
20230006658
Acquisition Source
Marshall Space Flight Center
Document Type
Presentation
Authors
W.E. King
(Marshall Space Flight Center Redstone Arsenal, Alabama, United States)
M.R. Zanetti
(Marshall Space Flight Center Redstone Arsenal, Alabama, United States)
E.G. Hayward
(Marshall Space Flight Center Redstone Arsenal, Alabama, United States)
K.A. Miller
(Marshall Space Flight Center Redstone Arsenal, Alabama, United States)
Date Acquired
May 1, 2023
Subject Category
Lunar and Planetary Science and Exploration
Technology Utilization and Surface Transportation
Meeting Information
Meeting: 4th International Planetary Caves Conference
Location: Haría
Country: ES
Start Date: May 4, 2023
End Date: May 7, 2023
Sponsors: Universities Space Research Association, European Space Agency , Lunar and Planetary Institute
Funding Number(s)
WBS: 255.421.04.08.20.01
Distribution Limits
Public
Copyright
Work of the US Gov. Public Use Permitted.
Keywords
LiDAR
SLAM
Detection
Simultaneous Localization and Mapping
KNaCK
Kinematic Navigation and Cartography Knapsack
Lunar
Moon
Mars
Cave
Lava Tube
Pyroduct
Vulcanology
Lunar Lava Tube
Lunar Cave
Lunar Pit
Lunar Skylight
Pit
Skylight
ISRU
Martian Cave
Martian Lava Tube
Exploration Systems
GPS Denied
Survey
Mapping
Speleology
Terrestrial
Terrestrial Cave
Subsurface
In-Situ Resource Utilization
Instrument Development
Planetary Cave
Void
Radiation
Habitation
Geology
Impact Melt
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