A Flash Lidar utilizing a novel Super-Resolution (SR) technique has been developed for providing Terrain Relative Navigation and Hazard Avoidance capabilities onboard landing vehicles. Processing algorithms for precision navigation and safe landing location identification take advantage of the uniform fixed pixels property of generated high resolution Digital Elevation Maps (DEMs) to achieve high reliability operation in near real-time. This paper describes the current and next generation breadboard units, report the results of recent dynamic tests, and explain the operational concept as envisioned for future landing missions.


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    Title :

    High Resolution Terrain Sensing Lidar for Precision Navigation and Safe Landing of Space and Aerial Vehicles


    Contributors:
    F. Amzajerdian (author) / A. Bulyshev (author) / A. Gragossian (author) / P. F. Brewster (author) / J. M. Heppler (author) / F. G. Wilson (author) / G. D. Hines (author) / S. A. Laughter (author) / D. K. Litton (author)

    Publication date :

    2025


    Size :

    12 pages


    Type of media :

    Report


    Type of material :

    No indication


    Language :

    English





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