Contemporary planetary robotics : an approach toward autonomous systems /: an approach toward autonomous systems. (2016)

• Record Type: Book
• Further Information: Note: Edited by Yang Gao.
• Editors: Gao, Yang
• Contents: Cover; Title Page; Copyright; Contents; List of Contributors; Chapter 1 Introduction; 1.1 Evolution of Extraterrestrial Exploration and Robotics; 1.2 Planetary Robotics Overview; 1.3 Scope and Organization of the Book; 1.4 Acknowledgments; Chapter 2 Planetary Robotic System Design; 2.1 Introduction; 2.2 A System Design Approach: From Mission Concept to Baseline Design; 2.2.1 Mission Scenario Definition; 2.2.2 Functional Analysis; 2.2.3 Requirements Definition and Review; 2.2.4 Design Drivers Identification; 2.2.5 Concept Evaluation and Trade-Off 2.3 Mission Scenarios: Past, Current, and Future2.3.1 Lander Missions; 2.3.1.1 Luna Sample-Return Landers; 2.3.1.2 Viking Landers; 2.3.1.3 Mars Surveyor Lander Family and Successors; 2.3.1.4 Huygens Lander; 2.3.1.5 Beagle 2 Lander; 2.3.1.6 Philae Lander; 2.3.2 Rover Missions; 2.3.2.1 Lunokhod 1 and 2 Rovers; 2.3.2.2 Prop-M Rover; 2.3.2.3 Sojourner Rover; 2.3.2.4 Spirit and Opportunity Rovers; 2.3.2.5 Curiosity Rover; 2.3.2.6 Chang'E 3 Rover; 2.3.2.7 ExoMars Rover; 2.3.2.8 Mars 2020 Rover; 2.3.3 Future Mission Concepts; 2.3.3.1 Toward New Business Models; 2.3.3.2 Medium-Term Mission Concepts 2.3.3.3 Long-Term Mission Ideas2.4 Environment-Driven Design Considerations; 2.4.1 Gravity; 2.4.2 Temperature; 2.4.3 Atmosphere and Vacuum; 2.4.4 Orbital Characteristics; 2.4.4.1 Distance to the Sun; 2.4.4.2 Length of Days; 2.4.5 Surface Conditions; 2.4.5.1 Rocks; 2.4.5.2 Dusts; 2.4.5.3 Liquid; 2.4.6 Properties of Planetary Bodies and Moons; 2.5 Systems Design Drivers and Trade-Offs; 2.5.1 Mission-Driven System Design Drivers; 2.5.1.1 Mass; 2.5.1.2 Target Environment; 2.5.1.3 Launch Environment; 2.5.1.4 Surface Deployment; 2.5.1.5 Surface Operations 2.5.2 System Design Trade-Offs: A Case Study2.5.2.1 Mission Scenario Definition: MSR/SFR; 2.5.2.2 SFR System Design Drivers; 2.5.2.3 SFR Subsystem Design Drivers; 2.5.2.4 SFR Design Evaluation; 2.6 System Operation Options; 2.6.1 Operation Sequence; 2.6.2 Operational Autonomy; 2.6.2.1 Autonomous Functions; 2.6.2.2 Autonomy Levels: Teleoperation versus Onboard Autonomy; 2.7 Subsystem Design Options; 2.7.1 Power Subsystem; 2.7.1.1 Power Generation; 2.7.1.2 Power Storage; 2.7.2 Thermal Subsystem; 2.7.2.1 Sizing Warm/Cold Cases; 2.7.2.2 Heat Provision 2.7.2.3 Heat Management (Transport and Dissipation)2.7.2.4 Trade-Off Options; References; Chapter 3 Vision and Image Processing; 3.1 Introduction; 3.2 Scope of Vision Processing; 3.2.1 Onboard Requirements; 3.2.2 Mapping by Vision Sensors: Stereo as Core; 3.2.3 Physical Environment; 3.3 Vision Sensors and Sensing; 3.3.1 Passive Optical Vision Sensors; 3.3.2 Active Vision Sensing Strategies; 3.3.3 Dedicated Navigation Vision Sensors: Example Exomars; 3.3.3.1 Navigation (Perception/Stereo Vision); 3.3.3.2 Visual Localization and Slippage Estimation; 3.3.3.3 Absolute Localization
• Publisher Details: Weinheim, Germany : Wiley-VCH
• Publication Date: 2016
• Extent: 1 online resource
• Subjects: 629.47; Space robotics; Roving vehicles (Astronautics); Robotics; TECHNOLOGY & ENGINEERING / Engineering (General); Robotics; Roving vehicles (Astronautics); Space robotics; Electronic books
• Languages: English
• ISBNs: 9783527684977; 3527684972; 9783527684946; 3527684948; 9783527684953; 3527684956; 9783527684960; 3527684964
• Related ISBNs: 9783527413256; 3527413251
• Notes: Note: Includes bibliographical references and index.; Note: Online resource; title from PDF title page (EBSCO, viewed July 6, 2016).
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