Light detection and ranging (LIDAR) laser altimeter for the Martian Moons Exploration (MMX) spacecraft
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Abstract An altimeter is a critical instrument in planetary missions, for both safe operations and science activities. We present required specifications link budget calculations light detection ranging (LIDAR) onboard the Martian Moons Exploration (MMX) spacecraft. During mission phase, this LIDAR will continuously measure distance between spacecraft its target. The time-series provides important diagnostic information geomorphological studies. Because MMX sample return mission, must accommodate physical disturbances on satellite surface. This resulted changes to optical system design. Graphical abstract
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ژورنال
عنوان ژورنال: Earth, Planets and Space
سال: 2021
ISSN: ['1880-5981', '1343-8832']
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1186/s40623-021-01537-7