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space5 hours ago•9 min saved

Mars Global Localization Gives Perseverance GPS-like Autonomy

NASA's JPL repurposed Perseverance's Helicopter Base Station to run a terrain-based localization algorithm that compares the rover's navigation-camera panoramas with onboard Mars terrain maps, delivering GPS-like positioning and enabling more autonomous navigation without constant Earth-based guidance. The test used the faster HBS hardware and found RAM bit faults, which were isolated to keep the algorithm reliable, showcasing Ingenuity-era hardware enabling new capabilities for the rover.

via Hackaday|

#gnss #mars #nasa-jpl

science-and-technology2 years ago•8 min saved

"NASA's JPL Imaging Spectrometer Set for Tanager 1 Integration"

NASA JPL has handed off the imaging spectrometer to the Carbon Mapper Coalition for integration onto the Tanager 1 hyperspectral satellite. This instrument will allow the satellite to detect and quantify point source emissions of methane and carbon dioxide, marking a major milestone in understanding global greenhouse gas emissions. The Pelican Program is also progressing, with the first Tech Demo (TD1) fully built and expected to launch later this year. The Early Access Program (EAP) is collaborating with users to understand the value of hyperspectral data in various industries. Tanager 1 and Tanager 2 are expected to launch in 2024.

via planet.com|

#carbon-dioxide-emissions #hyperspectral-satellite #methane-emissions