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Feature Tracking and Dynamic Measurement for Novel Science

Completed TRL 3 (started at 2, targeting 3)

Description

Implement, test and demonstrate capability for onboard 's art targeting' involving closed loop feature detection, tracking, and instrument retargeting to enable novel science

Benefits

Smart targeting can enable narrow field of view (FOV) instruments to capture spatially and temporally confined science phenomena

Details

Technology areaAutonomous Systems > Situational and Self-Awareness Technologies
ProgramCenter Innovation Fund: JPL CIF (JPL CIF)
Lead organizationJet Propulsion Laboratory, Pasadena, CA
Start date2023-10-01
End date2024-09-30

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