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Advanced Illumination Modeling for Data Analysis and Calibration. Application to the Moon
Erwan Mazarico1, Michael K Barker1, Joseph B Nicholas2
1NASA Goddard Space Flight Center, Greenbelt, MD, USA.
Advances in Space Research : the Official Journal of the Committee on Space Research (COSPAR)
|March 9, 2019
Summary
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Area of Science:
- Planetary Science
- Remote Sensing
- Astrophysics
Background:
- Accurate illumination modeling is crucial for analyzing planetary mission data.
- Existing tools may lack the flexibility and accuracy needed for complex scenarios.
Purpose of the Study:
- Introduce IllumNG, a novel illumination modeling tool developed at NASA GSFC.
- Demonstrate IllumNG's utility in enhancing the analysis and calibration of planetary science data.
- Showcase applications using lunar data from the Lunar Orbiter Laser Altimeter (LOLA).
Main Methods:
- IllumNG models multiple observer and light source configurations.
- The tool accurately simulates both singly- and doubly-scattered radiation.
- Utilizes lunar topographic and radiometric data for validation.
Main Results:
- IllumNG provides accurate and flexible illumination modeling.
- Enhanced analysis and calibration of lunar data, including LOLA measurements.
- Demonstrated applicability to other Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter (LRO) instruments.
Conclusions:
- IllumNG is a powerful new tool for planetary science data analysis.
- Its advanced modeling capabilities improve the reliability of radiometric and topographic measurements.
- IllumNG supports enhanced scientific discovery in planetary exploration.
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