Reliability and effectiveness of laser scanners in future construction efforts on the Moon and Mars

Katzer, Jacek; Suchocki, Czesław; Błaszczak-Bąk, Wioleta; Zarzycki, Paweł K.; Damięcka-Suchocka, Marzena

doi:10.1016/j.autcon.2021.103979

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“…Specimens were scanned at nine different distances (5,10,20,30,40,50,60,80, and 100 m). These distances were selected based on the authors' previous experience with the scanners [19,44] and LSSs [29,30]. A TLS measurement from a distance of up to 100 m is sufficient for the construction of future habitats and structures on the Moon.…”

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Terrestrial Laser Scanning of Lunar Soil Simulants

Damięcka-Suchocka

Katzer

2022

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In the near future, permanent human settlements on the Moon will become increasingly realistic. It is very likely that the Moon will serve as a transit point for deep space exploration (e.g., to Mars). The key to human presence on the Moon is the ability to erect the necessary structures and habitats using locally available materials, such as lunar soil. This study explores the feasibility of using terrestrial laser scanning technology as a measurement method for civil engineering applications on the Moon. Three lunar soil simulants representing highland regions (LHS-1, AGK-2010, CHENOBI) and three lunar soil simulants representing mare regions (LMS-1, JSC-1A, OPRL2N) were used in this study. Measurements were performed using three terrestrial laser scanners (Z+F IMAGER 5016, FARO Focus3D, and Leica ScanStation C10). The research programme focused on the radiometric analysis of datasets from the measurement of lunar soil simulants. The advantages and limitations of terrestrial laser scanning technology for possible lunar applications are discussed. Modifications of terrestrial laser scanners that are necessary to enable their use on the Moon are suggested.

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“…The main aim of this study was the radiometric analysis (intensity) of TLS point clouds from the measurement of LSSs. Initial research in this area was reported in [29,30]. In these studies, only ilmenite was used as the LSS.…”

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Terrestrial Laser Scanning of Lunar Soil Simulants

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Katzer

2022

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“…Commercially available geodetic TLS can also be used for more sophisticated purposes such as assessment of saturation of building materials [15,16], moisture movement in walls [17] and assessing roughness of pavement [18]. According to some researchers, utilization of LiDAR techniques during the colonization and "commercialization" of the Moon and Mars is inevitable [19]. Taking into account all the above facts, the authors decided to use TLS for assessment of the structural health of historic buildings.…”

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Application of TLS Technology for Documentation of Brickwork Heritage Buildings and Structures

2022

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Remote measurement of historic buildings and structures using the technology of terrestrial laser scanning (TLS) is becoming a more and more popular approach for conducting inventory activities, documentation and conservation works. In this paper, TLS was harnessed for analysis of historic brickwork structures from the 19th century. During the research programme, chosen brickwork heritage buildings were scanned. Based on the collected geometric data of the point cloud, it was possible to create an exact model of the scanned objects. The obtained radiometric information of the point cloud allowed us to identify changes in the surface of walls, such as cavities, cracks and previous repairs. Moisture was also identified in some cases. The conducted tests enabled the identification of brickwork in need of urgent repair. It was possible to assess the general technical state of the tested structures. The possibilities and limitations of the TLS diagnostic methodology of analysing the quality of historic brickwork and its future possible applications were indicated.

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