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View article: Optical Camera Characterization for Feature-Based Navigation in Lunar Orbit
Optical Camera Characterization for Feature-Based Navigation in Lunar Orbit Open
Accurate localization is a key requirement for deep-space exploration, enabling spacecraft operations with limited ground support. Upcoming commercial and scientific missions to the Moon are designed to extensively use optical measurements…
View article: Neural Network-Aided Optical Navigation for Precise Lunar Descent Operations
Neural Network-Aided Optical Navigation for Precise Lunar Descent Operations Open
Advanced navigation capabilities are essential for precise landing operations, enabling access to critical lunar sites and supporting future lunar infrastructure. To achieve accurate positioning, innovative navigation methods leveraging ne…
View article: Estimation of Venus' atmospheric density through EnVision precise orbit determination
Estimation of Venus' atmospheric density through EnVision precise orbit determination Open
EnVision radio science investigation will deepen our understanding of Venus’ gravity, interior structure and atmospheric properties. To address these scientific questions, a two-way link communication (configuration X/X/Ka-band) is e…
View article: Lateral variations of density and composition in the Martian south polar layered deposits
Lateral variations of density and composition in the Martian south polar layered deposits Open
A joint analysis of subsurface sounding, topography and gravity data is presented in this study to provide constraints on the lateral density variations of the south polar layered deposits (SPLD). The enhanced resolution of the gravity fie…
View article: Water ice concentration and distribution in the Martian south polar layered deposits constrained by the lateral variations of their bulk density
Water ice concentration and distribution in the Martian south polar layered deposits constrained by the lateral variations of their bulk density Open
Records of Mars’ climate history have been preserved by the ice-rich south polar layered deposits. An accurate knowledge of their properties is key to understanding the evolution of Mars. The combination of geophysical measurements, includ…
View article: Gravity Investigation to Characterize Enceladus's Ocean and Interior
Gravity Investigation to Characterize Enceladus's Ocean and Interior Open
A key objective for the future exploration of the icy moon Enceladus is the characterization of the habitable conditions in its internal ocean. Radio science instrumentation on board a spacecraft in a low-altitude orbit about Enceladus wou…
View article: Joint determination of Venus gravity and atmospheric density through EnVision radio science investigation
Joint determination of Venus gravity and atmospheric density through EnVision radio science investigation Open
View article: Precise pose estimation of the NASA Mars 2020 Perseverance rover through a stereo‐vision‐based approach
Precise pose estimation of the NASA Mars 2020 Perseverance rover through a stereo‐vision‐based approach Open
Visual Odometry (VO) is a fundamental technique to enhance the navigation capabilities of planetary exploration rovers. By processing the images acquired during the motion, VO methods provide estimates of the relative position and attitude…
View article: Estimation of the NASA Mars2020 Perseverance rover path through Visual Odometry
Estimation of the NASA Mars2020 Perseverance rover path through Visual Odometry Open
<p>The future space exploration missions will require autonomous robotic systems capable to safely move across the operational environment and reach sites of scientific interest with limited commands from the ground operators.</p&…
View article: Rovers Localization by using 3D-to-3D and 3D-to-2D Visual Odometry
Rovers Localization by using 3D-to-3D and 3D-to-2D Visual Odometry Open
Space robotic systems have been playing a crucial role in planetary exploration missions, expanding our access to harsh and hostile environments in the Solar System. Rovers' activities are still mainly controlled through ground operations,…
View article: Safe Navigation and Visual Odometry-based Localization for Planetary Exploration Rovers&#160;
Safe Navigation and Visual Odometry-based Localization for Planetary Exploration Rovers  Open
<p>The future robotic exploration of planetary surfaces will require autonomous and safe operations to accomplish outstanding scientific objectives. The main goal of space robotic systems consists in expanding our access capability t…