How the LROC Team Makes Digital Terrain Models

Animation, Editing


Learn how the LROC team directs the spacecraft to take high-resolution images of the Moon, and then processes the data to generate accurate digital terrain models (DTMs). These DTMs are an invaluable tool for scientists, offering a wealth of information about the lunar landscape, including precise calculations of crater volumes, detailed surface roughness analysis, and the ability to map out potential pathways for future exploration by rovers. DTMs are also used to make videos like this one!

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