Targeting and image acquisition of Martian surface features with TGO/CaSSIS

M. Almeida; M. Read; N. Thomas; G. Cremonese; P. Becerra; G. Borrini; S. Byrne; M. Gruber; R. Heyd; C. M. Marriner; G. McArthur; A. S. McEwen; A. Pommerol; J. Perry; C. Schaller

doi:10.1016/j.pss.2023.105697

Targeting and image acquisition of Martian surface features with TGO/CaSSIS

M. Almeida
, M. Read
, N. Thomas
, G. Cremonese
, P. Becerra
, G. Borrini
, S. Byrne
, M. Gruber
, R. Heyd
, C. M. Marriner
, G. McArthur
, A. S. McEwen
, A. Pommerol
, J. Perry
, C. Schaller

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Abstract

CaSSIS is a high-resolution visual telescope onboard the ExoMars Trace Gas Orbiter. The mission started the primary science phase in April 2018. The relatively small single image footprint (typically 40 km × 9.5 km) when compared to the total surface area of Mars demands that images should be targeted and target selection is key for the science return. This paper describes the science planning concept set around the target selection, and the process followed in order to generate the CaSSIS commands. The tools used are described as well as all the iterations and teams involved. Finally, special cases and the handling of contingencies are discussed. The procedures may serve as a guideline for future high-resolution instruments on missions to planetary objects.

Original language	English (US)
Article number	105697
Journal	Planetary and Space Science
Volume	231
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1016/j.pss.2023.105697
State	Published - Jul 2023

Keywords

CaSSIS
ExoMars
Image targeting
Mars
Planning

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Astronomy and Astrophysics
Space and Planetary Science

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Almeida, M., Read, M., Thomas, N., Cremonese, G., Becerra, P., Borrini, G., Byrne, S., Gruber, M., Heyd, R., Marriner, C. M., McArthur, G., McEwen, A. S., Pommerol, A., Perry, J., & Schaller, C. (2023). Targeting and image acquisition of Martian surface features with TGO/CaSSIS. Planetary and Space Science, 231, Article 105697. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.pss.2023.105697

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