SPRING
SPace Robotics INvestigation Group
The SPace Robotics INvestigation Group (SPRING) is led by Prof. Antonio Genova, Associate Professor in the Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering (DIMA) at Sapienza University of Rome. Our research activities are focused mainly on science investigations across the solar system, space probes navigation and space mission concepts.
Recent Posts
Geophysical constraints from a future New Frontiers-class mission yield significant information on Enceladus' deep interior and hydrosphere.
A refined dynamical model, which includes thermal reradiation effects, to enhance the estimation of the spacecraft trajectories.
A Batch-Sequential approach for the EnVision POD that enables the joint determination of Venus' gravity and atmospheric density.
Methodology based on Bayesian inference that enables a robust characterization of the hydrosphere through the combination of gravity and magnetic induction data.
Pose reconstruction of the NASA Mars 2020 Perseverance rover during the traverses of sols 65, 66, 72 and, 120 by using visual odometry (VO).
The primary objective of this chapter is to present an overview of the different key technologies that will be needed in order to fly the technically most challenging of the representative missions
Regional variations of crustal density and porosity revealed by the latest gravity field solution HgM009.
Development of a concept for a semi-autonomous navigation system based on inter-satellite tracking.
Elaboration of a modeling to accurately predict the gravity field generated by the atmospheres of Mars and Venus.
Research Projects
Geodesy and Geophysics
Scientific investigations onboard deep space probes across the solar system.
Space Probes Guidance & Navigation
Methods and systems for guidance and navigation of spacecraft and rovers.
Space Mission Concepts
Preliminary design of space mission concept devoted to geodetic studies.
Academic Projects
