Forschungsberichte in der Robotik = Research Notes in Robotics
ISSN 2940-6145 (online), ISSN 2940-6137 (print)
Herausgegeben von Prof. Dr. A. Nüchter und Prof. Dr. K. Schilling
Bis Band 26 erschienen unter dem Titel "Würzburger Forschungsberichte in Robotik und Telematik = Uni Wuerzburg Research Notes in Robotics and Telematics", ISSN 1868-7474 (online), ISSN 1868-7466 (print)
Herausgegeben von Prof. Dr. A. Nüchter und Prof. Dr. K. Schilling
Bis Band 26 erschienen unter dem Titel "Würzburger Forschungsberichte in Robotik und Telematik = Uni Wuerzburg Research Notes in Robotics and Telematics", ISSN 1868-7474 (online), ISSN 1868-7466 (print)
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The DAEDALUS mission concept aims at exploring and characterising the entrance and initial part of Lunar lava tubes within a compact, tightly integrated spherical robotic device, with a complementary payload set and autonomous capabilities.
The mission concept addresses specifically the identification and characterisation of potential resources for future ESA exploration, the local environment of the subsurface and its geologic and compositional structure.
A sphere is ideally suited to protect sensors and scientific equipment in rough, uneven environments.
It will house laser scanners, cameras and ancillary payloads.
The sphere will be lowered into the skylight and will explore the entrance shaft, associated caverns and conduits. Lidar (light detection and ranging) systems produce 3D models with high spatial accuracy independent of lighting conditions and visible features.
Hence this will be the primary exploration toolset within the sphere.
The additional payload that can be accommodated in the robotic sphere consists of camera systems with panoramic lenses and scanners such as multi-wavelength or single-photon scanners.
A moving mass will trigger movements.
The tether for lowering the sphere will be used for data communication and powering the equipment during the descending phase.
Furthermore, the connector tether-sphere will host a WIFI access point, such that data of the conduit can be transferred to the surface relay station. During the exploration phase, the robot will be disconnected from the cable, and will use wireless communication.
Emergency autonomy software will ensure that in case of loss of communication, the robot will continue the nominal mission.