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Summary: Lunar
Landing
David Iron
October 2011
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· Logica was selected by ESA to develop automated
algorithms for identifying surface features on the
Moon (and Mars)
· ESA Technical Officer: Agustin Chicarro
· see ESA Bulletin, August 2009
· Logica was selected by STFC (PPARC) to develop
precision landing techniques and technology for Mars
· part of the CREST programme
· Several of Japan's operational satellites rely on Logica
pattern recognition software to detect surface
features using optical sensors and apply corrections in
near real-time (c. 3 sec delay)
· Logica's use of pattern recognition in operational
control systems builds on a world-leading heritage in
medical, defence, industrial, security and other
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