Mapping of potential lunar landing areas using LRO and SELENE data. (1st November 2018)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Kokhanov, A.A.; Karachevtseva, I.P.; Zubarev, A.E.; Patraty, V.; Rodionova, Zh.F.; Oberst, J.
• Is Part Of: Planetary and space science. Volume 162(2018)
• Page Start: 179
• Page End: 189
• Publication Date: 2018-11-01
• Subjects: Space sciences -- Periodicals; Atmosphere, Upper -- Periodicals; Sciences spatiales -- Périodiques; Haute atmosphère -- Périodiques; 523
• DOI: 10.1016/j.pss.2017.08.002
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0032-0633

Abstract

Abstract: We apply cartographic methods on remote sensing data obtained by Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter (LRO) and Kaguya (SELENE) to characterize potential landing sites for the "Luna-25" mission, previously selected. To identify presumable hazards (steep slopes, high ruggedness, cratered terrain) we developed special algorithms and GIS-tools. Sets of hazard maps for 3 high-priority potential landing sites were created. Highlights: For three landing ellipses the maps of hazards are created. The tool for comprehensive GIS-analysis of landing sites is developed. We have created a high-resolution DEM for parts of landing ellipse 4.