HINDER: Holistic Integration of Navigational Dynamics for Erosion Reduction

Kesarwani, Shikhar; Pawlik, Adam; Bansal, Ishaan; Mahajan, Krisha; Kamath, Aparna; Kooper, Ethan; Lauer, Brody; Li, Chen; Ochs, Benjamin; Sun, Cliff; Vazhatodhyil, Sahilkrishna

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Title

HINDER: Holistic Integration of Navigational Dynamics for Erosion Reduction

Author(s)

• Kesarwani, Shikhar
• Pawlik, Adam
• Bansal, Ishaan
• Mahajan, Krisha
• Kamath, Aparna
• Kooper, Ethan
• Lauer, Brody
• Li, Chen
• Ochs, Benjamin
• Sun, Cliff
• Vazhatodhyil, Sahilkrishna

Contributor(s)

• Villafane, Laura
• Rasmont, Nicolas

Issue Date

2024-06-25

Keyword(s)

• Plume-Surface Interaction
• Artemis Program
• Precision Landing and Hazard Avoidance
• Erosion Mitigation
• Hazard-Relative Navigation
• Lunar Lander
• Radar Remote Sensing

Date of Ingest

2026-02-21T11:50:22-06:00

Abstract

The Holistic Integration of Navigational Dynamics for Erosion Reduction (HINDER) is a systems-level architecture proposed to mitigate Plume-Surface Interaction (PSI) risks during lunar descent. By identifying landing sites with high regolith bulk density, HINDER reduces surface erosion and ejecta impacts. The system is built around a multi-phase strategy: Phase 0 utilizes existing orbital radar data for pre-launch site selection, while subsequent phases use onboard radar for real-time hazard-relative navigation and soil density identification. Lander-agnostic and cost-effective, HINDER integrates into existing precision landing systems to enhance safety for Artemis and CLPS missions at unprepared landing sites.

Type of Resource

text

Genre of Resource

technical report

Language

eng

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