Supporting increased autonomy for a Mars Rover (2009)
Estlin, Tara, Castano, Rebecca, Gaines, Dan, Bornstein, Ben, Judd, Michele, Anderson, Robert C., ...
This paper presents an architecture and a set of technology for performing autonomous science and commanding for a planetary rover. The MER rovers have outperformed all expectations by lasting over...
Claritas rise, Mars: Pre-Tharsis magmatism? (2009)
Dohm, James M., Anderson, Robert C., Williams, Jean-Pierre, Ruiz, Javier, McGuire, Patrick C., Buczkowski, Debra L., ...
Claritas rise is a prominent ancient (Noachian) center of tectonism identified through investigation of comprehensive paleotectonic information of the western hemisphere of Mars. This center is...
New evidence for a magmatic influence on the origin of Valles Marineris, Mars (2009)
Dohm, James M., Williams, Jean-Pierre, Anderson, Robert C., Ruiz, Javier, McGuire, Patrick C., Komatsu, Goro, ...
In this paper, we show that the complex geological evolution of Valles Marineris, Mars, has been highly influenced by the manifestation of magmatism (e.g., possible plume activity). This is based on...
Onboard autonomous rock shape analysis for Mars Rovers. (2009)
Castano, Rebecca, Fox, Justin, Anderson, Robert C.
In the quest to maximize the scientific return of future robotic missions, it is imperative that our rovers be capable of determining the importance of the science they collect so that they may...
Autonomous Science Technologies for a Mars Rover (2008)
Tara Estlin, Rebecca Castano, Dan Gaines, Ben Bornstein, Michele Judd, Robert C. Anderson, ...
Abstract — This paper presents an architecture and a set of
Error-Associated Behaviors and Error Rates for Robotic Geology (2008)
Geb Thomas, Jacob Wagner, Justin Glasgow, Robert C. Anderson
blamed for anywhere between 20 ‘YO (Richei, Hauptmanns, & Unger, 2001; Sugarman, 1979) and
Prospecting for in situ resources on the Moon and Mars using wheel-based sensors (2008)
Buehler, Martin G., Anderson, Robert C., Seshadri, Suresh, Schaap, Marcel G.
The Apollo and Russian missions during 1970’s were reviewed to rediscover the type and distribution of minerals on the Moon. This study revealed that the Moon is a relatively barren place in...
Opportunistic Rover Science: Finding and Reacting to Rocks, Clouds and Dust Devils (2008)
Rebecca Castano, Tara Estlin, Daniel Gaines, Andres Castano, Caroline Chouinard, Ben Bornstein, ...
Propulsion Laboratory (JPL) is to evaluate, and autonomously act upon, science data gathered by in-situ spacecraft, such as planetary landers and rovers. 1,2 Using the FIDO rover in the Mars Yard at...
Opportunistic planning and execution for planetary exploration (2006)
Daniel M. Gaines, Estlin, Tara, Chouinard, Caroline, Castano, Rebecca, Castano, Andres, Bornstein, Ben, ...
We are developing technologies to increase the autonomous capabilities of future rover missions. Our objectives are to make rovers easier to command and to enable them to make more effective use of...
Rover traverse science for increased mission science return (2006)
Castano, Rebecca, Anderson, Robert C., Estlin, Tara, DeCoste, Dennis, Fisher, Forest, Gaines, Daniel, ...
In this paper, we will describe out methods for the prioritization of geologic data acquired by an in-situ rover. Our techniques are applicable to a wide range of data modalites, however out initial...
Current results from a Rover Science Data Analysis System (2006)
Castano, Rebecca, Judd, Michele, Estlin, Tara, Anderson, Robert C., Gaines, Daniel, Castano, Andres, ...
In this paper, we provide a brief overview of the OASIS system, and then describe our recent successes in integrating with and using rover hardware. OASIS currently works in a closed loop fashion...
Error-associated behaviors and error rates for robotic geology (2006)
Anderson, Robert C., Thomas, Geb, Wagner, Jacob, Glasgow, Justin
This study explores human error as a function of the decision-making process. One of many models for human decision-making is Rasmussen’s decision ladder [9]. The decision ladder identifies the...
Planning for rover opportunistic science (2006)
Gaines, Daniel M., Estlin, Tara, Forest, Fisher, Chouinard, Caroline, Castano, Rebecca, Anderson, Robert C.
The Mars Exploration Rover Spirit recently set a record for the furthest distance traveled in a single sol on Mars. Future planetary exploration missions are expected to use even longer drives to...
Using Planning, Scheduling and Execution for Autonomous Mars (2006)
Jun Miura, Noriko Takemura, Takuro Sakiyama, Stephen A. Block, Brian C. Williams, David J. Musliner, ...
Inducing non-deterministic actions behaviour to plan robustly in probabilistic domains
Robust and opportunistic planning for planetary exploration (2005)
Gaines, Daniel M., Estlin, Tara, Chouinard, Caroline, Fisher, Forest, Castano, Rebecca, Anderson, Robert C., ...
In this paper we discuss how OASIS handles these types of uncertainties and present results from testing the system in simulation and on rover hardware.
ARCTIC KIT FOR USE WITH AIRCRAFT WIRE DISPENSER SET AN/ATE-1 DEVELOPMENT PHASE. (2005)
Snow, Floyd E., Fischer, Ronald L., Anderson, Robert C.
Various modifications of the Arctic Door Closure Kit for use with Aircraft Wire Dispenser AN/ATE-1 were considered for the purposes of: (1) Overcoming the deficiencies noted during rain test and...
NASA/TM—2005-213402 Laser-Based Flowfield Imaging in a Lean (2005)
Premixed Prevaporized, Sector Combustor, Yolanda R. Hicks, Randy J. Locke, Robert C. Anderson
Since its founding, NASA has been dedicated to the advancement of aeronautics and space science. The NASA Scientific and Technical Information (STI) Program Office plays a key part in helping NASA...
Current Results from a Rover Science Data Analysis System (2005)
Rebecca Castano, Michele Judd, Tara Estlin, Robert C. Anderson, Daniel Gaines, Andres Castaño, ...
System (OASIS) evaluates geologic data gathered by a planetary rover. This analysis is used to prioritize the data for transmission, so that the data with the highest science value is transmitted to...
Since its founding, NASA has been dedicated to (2001)
Arthur J. Decker, Robert C. Anderson, Kenneth E. Weil, Susan Y. Wrbanek
the advancement of aeronautics and space science. The NASA Scientific and Technical
Strategies for autonomous rovers at Mars (2000)
Martha S. Gilmore, Rebecca Castaño, Tobias Mann, Robert C. Anderson, Eric D. Mjolsness, Roberto Manduchi, ...
The science return from future robotic exploration of the martian surface can be enhanced by performing routine processing using on board computers. This can be accomplished by using software that...
Thesis (M.S.)--University of Hawaii at Manoa, 2000.
Thesis (M.S.) -- Old Dominion University.
Thesis (Ph. D.)--Michigan State University. Dept. of Fisheries and Wildlife, 1984.
Thesis (Ph. D.)--Michigan State University. Dept. of Fisheries and Wildlife, 1984.
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Evaluation of economic benefits of resource conservation / by Robert C. Anderson. (1978)
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A study of the relationship of creativity to reading achievement of ninth grade students / (1976)
Thesis (Project) (M.S. in Ed.)--Chicago State University.
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US federal tax policy : The evolution of percentage depletion for minerals
Anderson, Robert C., Miller, Alan S., Spiegelman, Richard D.
AN ALTERNATIVE APPROACH TO POLICY EDUCATION
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Estimating the Cost of Oil Spills: Lessons from the Amoco Cadiz Incident
Grigalunas, Thomas A., Anderson, Robert C., Brown, Gardner M. Jr., Congar, Richard, Meade, Norman F., Sorensen, Philip E.
This paper addresses some of the conceptual and empirical issues involved with estimating the economic costs of oil spills, using a comprehensive economic analysis of the 1978 supertanker Amoco Cadiz...