Three-dimensional laser radar simulation for autonomous spacecraft landing

Michael F. Reiley; Dwayne C. Carmer; William F. Pont Jr.

doi:10.1117/12.43736

1 August 1991 Three-dimensional laser radar simulation for autonomous spacecraft landing

Michael F. Reiley, Dwayne C. Carmer, William F. Pont Jr.

Proceedings Volume 1416, Laser Radar VI; (1991) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.43736
Event: Optics, Electro-Optics, and Laser Applications in Science and Engineering, 1991, Los Angeles, CA, United States

Abstract

A sophisticated 3D laser radar sensor simulation, developed and applied to the task of autonomous hazard detection and avoidance, is presented. This simulation includes a backward ray trace to sensor subpixels, incoherent subpixel integration, range dependent noise, sensor point spread function effects, digitization noise, and AM-CW modulation. Specific sensor parameters, spacecraft lander trajectory, and terrain type have been selected to generate simulated sensor data.

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Michael F. Reiley, Dwayne C. Carmer, and William F. Pont Jr. "Three-dimensional laser radar simulation for autonomous spacecraft landing", Proc. SPIE 1416, Laser Radar VI, (1 August 1991); https://doi.org/10.1117/12.43736

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