Abstract
Measurement of Simulated Lunar Soil Information Using Rutting Images
Highlights
Lunar exploration is currently one of the most trending topics, and the surface soil of the moon has high scientific research value [1]
The second experiment is verified from a simulation perspective, and the effectiveness and accuracy are analysed by comparing the measured values of the simulated lunar soil hardness obtained by our method with the actual values obtained by specialized instruments
The lunar soil state can be determined as the loose state when the rutting depth value is higher than 20 mm, and the soil hardness can be measured by using the corresponding empirical formula (see equation (5))
Summary
Lunar exploration is currently one of the most trending topics, and the surface soil of the moon has high scientific research value [1]. A model that can be used to estimate soil parameters with high accuracy was provided in study [11] This method can identify the soil parameters based on in-situ data obtained from exploration rovers. Based on an analysis of rutting images, a method of collecting real-time measurements of the rutting depth was proposed by Botha et al [20], and this approach can be adopted to evaluate the safety of vehicles under different conditions This method was tested on various terrains to verify its reliability and accuracy; it cannot be used for soil property detection, and there are many differences between planetary rovers and terrestrial vehicles [21]. Based on the rutting images from Yutu, the depth of ruts can be measured via a binocular vision system, and the value of the lunar soil hardness can be obtained by our method.
Sign-in/Register to view highlights & summary Sign-in/Register to access full text options 
Talk to us
Join us for a 30 min session where you can share your feedback and ask us any queries you have
Schedule a callDisclaimer: All third-party content on this website/platform is and will remain the property of their respective owners and is provided on "as is" basis without any warranties, express or implied. Use of third-party content does not indicate any affiliation, sponsorship with or endorsement by them. Any references to third-party content is to identify the corresponding services and shall be considered fair use under The CopyrightLaw.
