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Nomad

Nomad - The 1998 expedition will demonstrate the robot Nomad's search and classification of rocks and meteorites and its autonomous navigation of polar terrain. The primary demonstration will evaluate Nomad's classifier in distinguishing and characterizing rocks and meteorites using high-resolution imagery and optical reflection spectroscopy. The secondary demonstration will conduct field evaluation of newly developed autonomous capabilities, including navigation with stereo vision and laser sensors, patterned coverage planning, and "blind autonomy." Additionally, the field team will evaluate a landmark-based navigation system, a millimeter wave radar, Nomad's locomotion on ice and snow, and a communications architecture.