HRSC on Mars Express: Photogrammetric and cartographic research
The High Resolution Stereo Camera (HRSC) on the European spacecraft Mars Express is the first camera on a planetary mission especially designed for photogrammetric and cartographic purposes. Since January 2004 the camera has been taking image data from the Martian surface, characterized by high-resolution, stereo capability and color. These data provide an enormous potential for the generation of 3D surface models, color orthoimages, topographic and thematic maps, and additional products. The image data acquired undergo calibration and systematic processing to orthoimages and 3D data products. Within the international HRSC Science Team the members of the Photogrammetric/Cartographic Working Group are concerned with further refinements in order to achieve highest quality data products. These activities comprise improvements of the exterior orientation of the camera, various approaches to enhance DTM quality, and the generation of maps in the standard scale of 1:200 000 and larger scales as well. The paper reports on these activities and the results achieved so far.
Citation Information
Publication Year | 2005 |
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Title | HRSC on Mars Express: Photogrammetric and cartographic research |
DOI | 10.14358/PERS.71.10.1153 |
Authors | Jeorg Albertz, Maria Attwenger, Janet M. Barrett, Simon Casley, Peter Dorninger, Egon Dorrer, Heinrich Ebner, Stephan Gehrke, Bernd Giese, Klaus Gwinner, Christian Heipke, Elpitha Howington-Kraus, Randolph L. Kirk, Hartmut Lehmann, Helmut Mayer, Jan-Peter Muller, Juergen Oberst, Alexey Ostrovskiy, Joerg Renter, Sergiy Reznik, Ralph George Schmidt, Frank Scholten, Michael Spiegel, Uwe Stilla, Marita Wählisch, Gerhard Neukum |
Publication Type | Article |
Publication Subtype | Journal Article |
Series Title | Photogrammetric Engineering and Remote Sensing |
Index ID | 70201352 |
Record Source | USGS Publications Warehouse |
USGS Organization | Astrogeology Science Center |