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Remote Sensing, 2021 In-situ measurements of the spectral information on the lunar surface are of significance to study the geological evolution of the Moon. China’s Chang’E-4 (CE-4) Yutu-2 rover has conducted several in-situ spectral explorations on the Moon.
Jiafei Xu +5 more
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Advances in Mechanical Engineering, 2014 The lunar rover design is the key problem of planet exploration. It is extraordinarily important for researchers to fully understand the lunar terrain and propose the reasonable lunar rover.
Zhao Yibing +4 more
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Development and Prospect of Chinese Lunar Relay Communication Satellite
Space: Science & Technology, 2021 Relay communication satellites play a very important role on the lunar far side and pole areas exploration missions. Queqiao relay communication satellite was developed to provide relay communication support for the lander and the rover of Chang’e-4 ...
Lihua Zhang
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Shock and Vibration, 2015 The contact mechanics for a rigid wheel and deformable terrain are complicated owing to the rigid flexible coupling characteristics. Bekker’s equations are used as the basis to establish the equations of the sinking rolling wheel, to vertical load ...
Jianfeng Wang +8 more
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Design optimization and 3D printing of a sandwich panel for a lunar rover frame
, 2023 : A novel 2D cellular material optimization method is introduced in this study to optimize the stiffness of a lightweight sandwich panel by changing the cellular configuration of the core.
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Navigation and control software design and implementation for lunar rover validating system
, 2007 This paper provides the design and implementation of navigation and control software for an aerospace-level lunar rover validation system. Based on analysing structure characteristics of the navigation and control system, real-time navigation and control
Song XK(宋小康) +2 more
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Digital terrain model reconstruction and preliminary scientific exploration planning of the Chang'E 3 [PDF]
The International Archives of the Photogrammetry, Remote Sensing and Spatial Information Sciences, 2014 At 13:11 (GMT) December 14, 2013 Chang’e 3 (CE-3) successfully landed at 19.51° W, 44.12° N northwestern Mare Imbrium on the Moon, making it China's first planetary mission to land on a celestial body other than Earth. CE-3 explore comprises a lander and
J. Liu +6 more
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An Efficient Sampling-Based Path Planning for the Lunar Rover with Autonomous Target Seeking
Aerospace, 2022 This paper presents an efficient path planning method for the lunar rover to improve the autonomy and exploration ability in the complex and unstructured lunar surface environment.
Gang Chen +5 more
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Motion Perception Simulation for Lunar Rover Driving Using the Spatial Orientation Observer Model
VehiclesReduced gravity may impair motion perception accuracy, especially in the absence of visual cues, which could degrade astronauts’ driving performance.
Wei Chen +6 more
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Journal of Field Robotics, EarlyView.ABSTRACT As a crucial puzzle piece of deep space exploration, exploring small bodies can provide significant scientific insights and valuable mineral resources. Unlike missions to the Moon and Mars, small‐body missions pose distinct technical challenges, including communication delays, weak gravity, and uncertain environments. This paper reviews a full
Xin Zhang +3 more
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