Scientists have been trying for years to find ways to navigate the surface of the Moon, because GPS does not exist on Earth.
The Moon’s atmosphere is significantly thinner than Earth’s, so it is difficult to determine the size and distance of distant landmarks when looking at the horizon.
However, NASA has developed one AI system to guide explorers across the surface of the Moon. Alvin Yew, a NASA research engineer in Greenbelt, Maryland, is creating one. An AI system guides astronauts. Just as our GPS pinpoints locations on Earth, Yew teaches this AI device to mimic the features of the horizon on the Moon.
This technology was developed using data from NASA’s Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter. He uses Lunar Orbiter Laser Altimeter (LOLA)measuring the slope and roughness of the Moon’s surface, this device will create high-resolution topographical maps of the Moon.
NASA has developed an AI system to guide explorers on the surface of the Moon.
NASA has developed an AI system to guide explorers on the surface of the Moon.
These digitized panoramas are then leveraged to match multiple photos taken by an explorer or astronaut with known rocks, ridges and even craters, allowing the location to be determined precisely for any given area.
Alvin Yew said “For safe and scientific geolocation, it is important that explorers know exactly where they are when exploring the lunar landscape. Conceptually, it’s like going outside and trying to determine your location by observing the horizon and surrounding landmarks .”
Yew’s AI system will also help LunaNet, the Moon is coming to the Internet. According to NASA researchers, the collection of lunar satellites aims to provide Internet connectivity comparable to that on Earth. The idea is that LunaNet will serve as a network that future spacecraft and astronauts can access, without needing to arrange data transmission in advance as space missions currently do.
According to NASA, this system can be developed into a portable device, combining the capabilities of AI and GIANT (Goddard Image Analysis and Navigation Engine). The system will first be put to the test in a virtual environment before using real lunar landscape data from one of the Artemis missions.
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Scientists have been trying for years to find a way to navigate the surface of the Moon, because GPS does not exist on Earth.
