Mapping the Martian landscape with high-resolution stereo vision
In short: Discover how the ExoMars Trace Gas Orbiter captured some of the first high-resolution images of Mars. This video showcases the technical precision required to map complex geological features like volcanoes and deep chasms from orbit.
On November 22, 2016, the Colour and Stereo Surface Imaging System (CaSSIS) provided a detailed look at the Martian surface. The technology allows for simultaneous image acquisition across panchromatic, red, near-infrared, and blue wavelengths. The footage highlights diverse geological sites, including a 3D reconstruction of Noctis Labyrinthus with sub-20 meter resolution and a high-speed flyover of Hebes Chasma at an altitude of 235 km. These captures reach resolutions as fine as 2.8 meters per pixel, offering unprecedented clarity on features like the Arisa Chasmata near the volcano Arsia Mons.
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