A5101411954- Planetary Science and Exploration
- Astro and Planetary Science
- Space Science and Extraterrestrial Life
- Spacecraft Design and Technology
- Infrared Target Detection Methodologies
- Space Exploration and Technology
- Satellite Image Processing and Photogrammetry
- Scientific Research and Discoveries
- Calibration and Measurement Techniques
- Spacecraft and Cryogenic Technologies
- Polar Research and Ecology
- Modular Robots and Swarm Intelligence
- Spaceflight effects on biology
- Isotope Analysis in Ecology
- Robotic Path Planning Algorithms
- Advanced Measurement and Detection Methods
- Robotics and Sensor-Based Localization
- Astrophysics and Star Formation Studies
- Space Satellite Systems and Control
- CCD and CMOS Imaging Sensors
- Optical and Acousto-Optic Technologies
- Complex Systems and Decision Making
- Astrophysics and Cosmic Phenomena
- Geology and Paleoclimatology Research
- Building materials and conservation
University College London
2005-2020
Mars Space (United Kingdom)
2003-2020
The University of Queensland
2018
UCL Australia
2011
University of Kent
1996-2001
ISEM (Infrared Spectrometer for ExoMars) is a pencil-beam infrared spectrometer that will measure reflected solar radiation in the near range context assessment of surface mineralogy vicinity ExoMars rover. The instrument be accommodated on mast rover and operated together with panoramic camera (PanCam), high-resolution (HRC). study mineralogical petrographic composition martian rover, combination other remote sensing instruments, it aid selection potential targets close-up investigations...
The scientific objectives of the ExoMars rover are designed to answer several key questions in search for life on Mars. In particular, unique subsurface drill will address some these, such as possible existence and stability organics. PanCam establish surface geological morphological context mission, working collaboration with other instruments. Here, we describe geology, atmospheric science, 3-D vision. We discuss design PanCam, which includes a stereo pair Wide Angle Cameras (WACs), each...
The Close-Up Imager (CLUPI) onboard the ESA ExoMars Rover is a powerful high-resolution color camera specifically designed for close-up observations. Its accommodation on movable drill allows multiple positioning. science objectives of instrument are geological characterization rocks in terms texture, structure, and search potential morphological biosignatures. We present CLUPI objectives, performance, technical description, followed by description instrument's planned operations strategy...
Primitive photosynthetic microorganisms, either dormant or dead, may remain today on the martian surface, akin to terrestrial cyanobacteria surviving endolithically in analog sites Earth such as Antarctic Dry Valleys and Atacama Desert. Potential markers of photoautotrophs include red edge chlorophyll reflectance spectra fluorescence emission from systems light-harvesting pigments. Such biosignatures, however, would be modified degraded by long-term exposure ionizing radiation unshielded...
The European Space Agency will launch the ExoMars mission in 2016 with a primary goal of surveying martian subsurface for evidence organic material. We have recently investigated utility including either 365 nm light-emitting diode or 375 laser light source rover panoramic camera (PanCam). Such modification would make it feasible to monitor drill cuttings optically fluorescence signatures aromatic molecules and map distribution polycyclic hydrocarbons (PAHs) as function depth 2 m limit...
The recently approved ExoMars rover is the first element of ESA Aurora programme and scheduled to deliver Pasteur exobiology payload Mars by 2015. 0.7 kg Panoramic Camera will provide multi-spectral stereo images with 65 ° field-of-view (1.1 mrad/pixel) high-resolution (85 μrad/pixel) monoscopic ‘zoom’ 5 field-of-view. wide-angle cameras (WAC) are based on Beagle 2 Stereo System heritage (Griffiths et al . (2005). Planet. Space Sci 53 , 1466–1488). instrument designed fulfil digital terrain...
The Panoramic Camera (PanCam) instrument will provide surface remote sensing data for the ExoMars mission. A combination of wide-angle stereo, multispectral, and high resolution imagery generate contextual geological information to help inform which scientific targets should be selected drilling analysis. One component PanCam dataset is narrowband multispectral imaging in visible near infrared, utilises a dedicated set 12 "geology" filters predetermined wavelength bandwidth view terrain, on...
We investigate the utility of adding a 365 nm ultraviolet (UV) light source to ExoMars panoramic camera (PanCam) scheduled for launch in 2013. The modification makes it feasible monitor rover drill cuttings aromatic organic molecules and provide constraints on polycyclic hydrocarbons (PAH) as function depth 2‐meter limit drill. This non‐destructive triage allows prioritized deployment detection experiments requiring sample destruction and/or expenditure non‐replaceable resources. Utilizing...
While the surface missions to Moon of 1970s achieved a great deal, scientifically much was also left unresolved. The recent plethora lunar (flown or proposed) reflects resurgence in interest Moon, not only its own right, but as record early solar system including formation Earth. Results from orbiter have shown evidence ice at least hydrogen within shadowed craters poles.
The Panoramic Camera (PanCam) instrument will provide visible-near IR multispectral imaging of the ExoMars rover's surroundings to identify regions interest within nearby terrain. This capability is dependant upon 12 preselected "geological" filters that are integrated into two wide-angle cameras. First devised by Imager for Mars Pathfinder team detect iron oxides, this baseline filter set has remained largely unchanged subsequent missions (Mars Exploration Rovers, Beagle 2, Phoenix) despite...
As a part of the Aurora programme for Mars exploration, funded by United Kingdom Space Agency (UKSA) and European (ESA), UK contributes to Exobiology on (ExoMars) rover science engineering programme, with scheduled launch in 2018; Hence, our Panoramic Camera (PanCam) [9][15] research development (R&D) is timely. PanCam consists two stereo Wide Angle Cameras (WAC) one High Resolution (HRC). While still ongoing, we used funding awarded University College London (UCL) Graduate School conduct...
The instrumentation on the 60 kg Beagle 2 lander for ESA's 2003 Mars Express mission will be described. search organic material and below surface of in addition to a study inorganic chemistry mineralogy landing site. utilize acquisitions preparation tools obtain samples from surface, both under inside rocks. In situ analysis include examination with an optical microscope, Mossbauer fluorescent X-ray spectrometers. Extracted returned analysis, particular organics measurement their isotopic...
Rapid discovery of the distribution and relative abundance organic material without sample destruction or expenditure irreplaceable resources is one primary requirements for exploration novel extreme environments both in remote locations on Earth Mars regolith. A wide variety biogenic molecular targets including polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons, amino acids, nucleic photosynthetic pigments, critical metabolic components such as flavin adenine dinucleotide nicotinamide exhibit strong,...