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Rocket sled testing of a prototype terrain-relative navigation systemThe next generation of Martian landers (2007 and beyond) will employ a precision soft-landing capability that will make it possible to explore previously inaccessible regions on the surface of Mars. This capability will be enabled by onboard systems that automatically identify and avoid terrain containing steep slopes or rocks exceeding a particular terrain height. JPL is currently developing such a hazard detection and avoidance system; this system will map the landing zone with a scanning laser radar, identify hazards, select a safe landing zone, and then guide the vehicle to the selected landing area. This paper describes how one component of this system-hazard detection-is being tested using a rocket sled and simulated Martian terrain.
Document ID
20060044261
Acquisition Source
Jet Propulsion Laboratory
Document Type
Conference Paper
External Source(s)
hdl:2014/39450
Authors
Skulsky, Eli David
Johnson, Andrew Edie
Umland, Jeff
Padgett, Curtis
Martin, Bill
Weinstein, Stacy
Wallace, Mark
Steltzner, Adam
Thurman, Sam
Date Acquired
August 23, 2013
Publication Date
January 31, 2001
Subject Category
Spacecraft Design, Testing And Performance
Meeting Information
Meeting: 24th Annual AAS Guidance and Control Conference
Location: Breckenridge, CO
Country: United States
Start Date: January 31, 2001
End Date: February 4, 2001
Distribution Limits
Public
Copyright
Other
Keywords
lidar
entry descent and landing
hazard detection
rocket sled

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