TMC 2

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TMC 2 is a high-resolution terrain mapping camera used on Indian lunar missions to capture detailed three-dimensional images of the Moon’s surface.

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Predicate Object
instanceOf spaceborne imaging instrument
terrain mapping camera
abbreviationOf Terrain Mapping Camera 2 NERFINISHED
agency ISRO NERFINISHED
application digital elevation model generation
lunar topographic mapping
countryOfOrigin India
dataProduct high-resolution lunar DEMs
orthorectified lunar images
dataType optical imagery
stereo image pairs
fieldOfUse landing site characterization
lunar geology
planetary science
heritageInstrument TMC on Chandrayaan-1
hostSpacecraftAgency Indian Space Research Organisation NERFINISHED
imagingMode stereo imaging
missionType lunar orbiter payload
numberOfStereoViews 3
operator Indian Space Research Organisation
orbitType polar lunar orbit
platform Chandrayaan-2 Orbiter NERFINISHED
primaryPurpose generation of three-dimensional images of the lunar surface
high-resolution terrain mapping of the Moon
scientificObjective improve understanding of lunar topography
support selection of future lunar landing sites
spectralBand panchromatic
stereoConfiguration aft view
fore view
nadir view
supports hazard assessment for lunar landings
morphological studies of lunar surface features
targetBody Moon NERFINISHED
usedOnMission Chandrayaan-2 NERFINISHED

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