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Depth from Spectral Defocus for Lunar Regolith
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Description
Our technique reconstructs a 3D model of a scene based on images taken from a single viewpoint -- via estimating a depth map of a scene based on the defocus of different objects in captured images-- illuminated with light of different wavelengths. This pipeline has potential applications for 3D reconstruction on upcoming lunar missions carrying a multi-spectral imaging system as payload.
Detailed example
3D model of a scene
AI / analytics pattern
Computer Vision: AI that processes and interprets visual data (e.g., images and videos).
Automation level / stage
a) Pre-deployment – The use case is in a development or acquisition status.
Expected benefit
Our pipeline has shown success on synthetic lunar data sets taken with the Ames Imaging Module (NIRVSS-AIM) camera system.
Controls / human review
ATO: Not reported; PIA: Not published