Digital Geological Mapping of Sinus Iridum Area of the Moon Based on the Chang'E-I Data

Based on the CCD images,IIM data and DEM data of China＇s lunar exploration project （Chang＇E-Ⅰ） and related processed and analytic results,an integrated study of regional geology of Sinus Iridum and its adjacent area was conducted,and a series of relevant researches and analyses were carried out,including analysis of impact craters and their extrusive and accumulative materials,division of stratigraphic and tectonic units and classification of rock types,integrated analysis of chronology and lunar evolution history.In consideration of crater＇s shape features,quantity and preserving status of filling materials,the lunar impact craters can be divided into 7 types and 11 subtypes,and the accumulative materials of craters are divided into 6 types and 9 accumulative groups.According to the content and distribution of TiO2 and image characteristics,the basalts are divided into high-TiO2,medium-TiO2 and low-TiO2 basalts.Discussion was made on division of tectonic units and evolution features in the study area.The geological map of the Sinus Iridum Quadrangle （LQ-4） at a scale of 1∶2.5 M was preliminarily compiled with the ArcGIS system,and the spatial database of the map was established.Related technical specification,procedure and method for lunar geological mapping have been worked out,so as to lay a foundation for the forthcoming geological mapping of the global Moon in China by using the data of Chang＇E-Ⅱ and also for comprehensive study and geological mapping of other celestial bodies in the future.

Auto-compensation of velocity-height ratio for Chang’E-2 satellite CCD stereo camera

The TDI-CCD imaging method using auto-compensation of velocity-height ratio (VHR) was applied to Chang’E-2 satellite CCD stereo camera.Factors that influence the image quality of the camera were discussed,among which the mismatch error in VHR was found to be the main cause.An auto-compensation scheme for VHR was developed.The validity and effectiveness were proved by the on-orbit high quality images.

Positioning reduction in the real-time phase of Chang'E-2 satellite

The precision of VLBI tracking delays and the positioning reduction results during the real-time tracking phase of the Chang'E-2 satellite are statistically analyzed.The application of the positioning reduction to the real-time monitoring of pivotal arcs of the Chang'E-2 satellite is discussed.The technical specifications of the tests of tracking and control systems in X-band are estimated and evaluated via the positioning reduction method.Useful methodology and software are prepared and practical experience in engineering and technology is accumulated for the follow-up lunar and deep space explorations of China.

Construction of a virtual lunar environment platform

Many of the world’s powerful and wealthy nations,including China,have devoted both large amounts of funding and considerable promotion to lunar research and exploration.The launch of Chinese Chang’e-1 satellite and the construction of the scientific observation data platform created a favourable opportunity for research into the lunar geometrical,physical and chemical environment.Based on this background,a Wide Area Network(WAN)based virtual lunar environment was constructed for observation data sharing and further exploration.The systematic architecture and framework were introduced and then strategies of mass data(e.g.lunar digital elevation model,lunar digital orthophoto map and typical thematic lunar data)organisation,integration,management and scheduling were then set up to achieve the 3D visualisation of typical lunar geomorphic features.Furthermore,the integration method of 3D lunar data and the process model of impact craters were studied;thus,the whole lunar and celestial collision process could be dynamically simulated.The results indicate that the WAN-based virtual lunar platform can be used effectively for public information sharing,scientific exploration and further to promote the development of deep space exploration in China.