Name | MOCI (Multi-view Onboard Computational Imager, Mapping and Ocean Color Imager) |
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Type | CubeSat |
Units or mass | 6U |
Status | not launched, expected in 2023 |
Organisation | University of Georgia |
Institution | University |
Entity | Academic / Education |
Nation | US |
Oneliner |
Generate 3D point clouds of large scale structures on the Earth's surface. |
Description |
Perform structure from motion (SfM) in Low Earth Orbit (LEO) and generate 3D point clouds of large scale structures on the Earth's surface. First time a CubeSat has specialized in building 3D models using structure from motion. Researchers can use this data to make better predictions about climate models, environmental impacts, measure natural resources, and distinguish geographical changes over time. The secondary mission of the MOCI cubesat is to gather ocean color data from Low Earth Orbit and track the health of the Georgia coast. This data will help researchers better assess how climate change is effecting the Georgia coast. It may also be possible to use MOCI's SfM capabilities to detect the relative change in water level of various coastlines and lakes. |
Sources | [1] [2] [3] [4] |
Photo Sources | [1] |
Last modified: 2022-12-29
Detailed MOCI entry in the Database
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