PS7.1 | Geodetic mapping in Planetary Remote Sensing
Geodetic mapping in Planetary Remote Sensing
Convener: Konrad Willner | Co-conveners: Hao Chen, Ramona Ziese, Jürgen Oberst, Haifeng Xiao

Geodetic mapping of planetary targets is critical for any exploration mission. Parameters of orbit, rotation, shape models, topographic data, or cartographic maps will support spacecraft orbital operations and probe landings and will also enable studies of surface morphology and interior structures. The recent planetary exploration missions have acquired enormous mapping datasets with high spatial resolutions, offering new opportunities to expand our understanding of planets, moons, asteroids, and comets. This session welcomes contributions from all aspects of geodetic mapping, including but not restricted to the following topics, 1) Shape modeling and topographic mapping using images and laser altimetry; 2) New instruments and analysis methods, including deep learning and machine learning techniques; 3) Upcoming planetary exploration missions.

Geodetic mapping of planetary targets is critical for any exploration mission. Parameters of orbit, rotation, shape models, topographic data, or cartographic maps will support spacecraft orbital operations and probe landings and will also enable studies of surface morphology and interior structures. The recent planetary exploration missions have acquired enormous mapping datasets with high spatial resolutions, offering new opportunities to expand our understanding of planets, moons, asteroids, and comets. This session welcomes contributions from all aspects of geodetic mapping, including but not restricted to the following topics, 1) Shape modeling and topographic mapping using images and laser altimetry; 2) New instruments and analysis methods, including deep learning and machine learning techniques; 3) Upcoming planetary exploration missions.