Instrument Information
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IDENTIFIER |
urn:nasa:pds:context:instrument:mars2020.ecam::1.0
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NAME |
ENGINEERING CAMERA SUITE (ECAM)
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DESCRIPTION |
ECAM is comprised of nine (9) camera imaging systems that aid the rover in
navigating the Martian terrain and avoiding obstacles therein. Additionally,
a CacheCam is used to verify the collection of surface samples acquired
during the mission.
The full complement of instruments and cameras contained within the
Engineering Camera Suite are:
(1) HazCam: Hazard Avoidance Cameras (six (6) cameras total)
(a) two front-facing stereo pairs
(b) one rear-facing stereo pair
(2) NavCam: Navigation Cameras (one stereo pair mounted to the rover mast)
(3) CacheCam: Sample Caching System Camera (one single monocular camera system)
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REFERENCES |
Maki, J.N., Gruel, D., McKinney, C. et al. The Mars 2020 Engineering Cameras
and Microphone on the Perseverance Rover: A Next-Generation Imaging System
for Mars Exploration. Space Sci Rev 216, 137 (2020).
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