MONET: THE MINOR BODY GENERATOR TOOL AT DART LAB

MONET: The Minor Body Generator Tool at DART Lab

MONET: The Minor Body Generator Tool at DART Lab

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Minor bodies D-Ribose exhibit considerable variability in shape and surface morphology, posing challenges for spacecraft operations, which are further compounded by highly non-linear dynamics and limited communication windows with Earth.Additionally, uncertainties persist in the shape and surface morphology of minor bodies due to errors in ground-based estimation techniques.The growing need for autonomy underscores the importance of robust image processing and visual-based navigation methods.To address this demand, it is essential to conduct tests on a variety of body shapes and with different surface morphological features.This work introduces the procedural Minor bOdy geNErator Tool (MONET), implemented using an open-source 3D computer graphics software.

The starting point of MONET is the three-dimensional mesh of a generic minor body, which is procedurally modified by introducing craters, boulders, and surface roughness, resulting in a photorealistic model.MONET offers the flexibility to generate a diverse range of shapes and surface morphological features, aiding in the recreation of various minor bodies.Users can fine-tune relevant parameters to create the desired conditions based on the specific application requirements.The All Purpose Cleaning Brushes tool offers the capability to generate two default families of models: rubble-pile, characterized by numerous different-sized boulders, and comet-like, reflecting the typical morphology of comets.MONET serves as a valuable resource for researchers and engineers involved in minor body exploration missions and related projects, providing insights into the adaptability and effectiveness of guidance and navigation techniques across a wide range of morphological scenarios.

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