Mars Exploration Rovers Entry, Descent, and Landing Trajectory Analysis (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781289163815)

In this study we present a novel method of land surface classification using surface-reflected GPS signals in combination with digital imagery. Two GPS-derived classification features are merged with visible image data to create terrain-moisture (TM) classes, defined here as visibly identifiable terrain or landcover classes containing a surface/soil moisture component. As compared to using surface imagery alone, classification accuracy is significantly improved for a number of visible classes when adding the GPS-based signal features. Since the strength of the reflected GPS signal is proportional to the amount of moisture in the surface, use of these GPS features provides information about the surface that is not obtainable using visible wavelengths alone. Application areas include hydrology, precision agriculture, and wetlands mapping.

Author: Nasa Technical Reports Server (Ntrs)
ISBN-10: 1289163812
ISBN-13: 9781289163815
Publisher: Bibliogov
Language: English
Published: 07/15/2013
Pages: 24
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.14lbs
Size: 9.69h x 7.44w x 0.05d