Abstract
The scientific objectives of the ExoMars 2018 rover are designed to answer several key questions in the search for life on Mars. The PanCam instrument will
set the geological and morphological context for the mission. Here, we will describe the PanCam scientific objectives in geology, atmospheric science and 3D vision. We will also describe the design of PanCam, which includes a stereo pair of Wide Angle
Cameras (WACs), each of which has a filter wheel, and a High Resolution Camera for close up investigations. The cameras are housed in an optical bench and electrical interface is via the PanCam Interface Unit (PIU). We also discuss some results
from PanCam testing during field trials.
set the geological and morphological context for the mission. Here, we will describe the PanCam scientific objectives in geology, atmospheric science and 3D vision. We will also describe the design of PanCam, which includes a stereo pair of Wide Angle
Cameras (WACs), each of which has a filter wheel, and a High Resolution Camera for close up investigations. The cameras are housed in an optical bench and electrical interface is via the PanCam Interface Unit (PIU). We also discuss some results
from PanCam testing during field trials.
| Original language | English |
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| Pages | 202-213 |
| Number of pages | 12 |
| Publication status | Published - 2013 |
| Event | European Planetary Science Congress 2013 - London, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland Duration: 08 Sept 2013 → 13 Sept 2013 |
Conference
| Conference | European Planetary Science Congress 2013 |
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| Country/Territory | United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland |
| City | London |
| Period | 08 Sept 2013 → 13 Sept 2013 |