Laser imaging for planetary science

这项研究计划将开发用于探索太阳系的新仪器和新技术。特别是，它将专注于使用基于激光的方法的成像技术。这些系统包括地形激光雷达系统以及基于激光的显微镜系统。这些技术将有助于下一代行星和小行星飞行任务，并将使地质和天体生物学调查能够在更细的尺度上得到加强，并提供比目前飞行任务更多的信息。 随着加拿大最近继续加大对行星探索的参与，重要的是开发仪器和技术，使加拿大的科学能够参与未来的国际行星飞行任务。这项研究对加拿大和全世界的行星科学界都有好处，因为它将增强我们进行远程科学调查的能力，并有助于保持高调的任务参与，吸引新的HQP受训人员进入科学和工程领域。

This research program will develop new instrumentation and techniques for use in exploring the solar system. In particular, it will focus on imaging techniques using laser-based methods. These include topographical lidar systems as well as laser-based microscopy systems. These techniques will contribute to the next generation of planetary and asteroid missions and will enable enhanced geological and astrobiological investigations at finer scales and with additional information than is available on current missions. As Canada continues to increase its relatively recent involvement in Planetary Exploration, it is important to develop instruments and techniques that will allow Canadian science involvement in future international planetary missions. This research benefits the Canadian and world-wide planetary science community as it will enhance our ability to conduct remote science investigations and helps to maintain the high-profile mission involvement that attracts new HQP trainees to the sciences and engineering.