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Aug 7, 2022

New mapping method could aid exploration of moon, Mars and beyond

Posted by in categories: mapping, mathematics, space

Researchers find mathematical trick to combining planetary surface data.


Researchers have discovered a method for making high-resolution maps of planetary surfaces like the moon’s by combining available imagery and topography data.

Mapping the complex and diverse surface of a world like the moon in detailed resolution is challenging because laser altimeters, which measure changes in altitudes, operate at much lower resolution than cameras. And although photographs offer a sense of surface features, it’s difficult to translate images into specific heights and depths.

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