Summary Draft 2
In the article, "Mars 2020 Mission Perseverance Rover" (n.d), the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) documented respective systems of the Perseverance Rover such as the navigation system that encompasses multiple instruments, namely, the Inertial Measurement Unit (IMU), Navcam, and Hazcam.
The article states that the IMU is a system composed primarily of gyroscopes and accelerometers, which give the rover directional information on its location using three-axis data. As the rover advances, the data collected on its position is utilized to make accurate vertical, horizontal, and side-to-side motions as well as to ensure safe navigation on the terrain.
NASA also mentions that their Navcams and Hazcams are cameras that produce stereo images displaying the immediate surroundings for detection and tracking of potential hazards in addition to supporting a safe path to navigate. In conclusion, these features constitute a fraction of NASA's navigational system which aims to ensure safe navigation of the rover on Mars.
References:
Mars 2020 Perseverance Rover - NASA Mars
- Rover Brains - NASA Mars (IMU)
- Rover Cameras - NASA Mars (Navcam & Hazcam)
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