harguess

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Josh Harguess is a leading figure in planetary geodesy and automated stereogrammetry, best known for his foundational work on the NASA Ames Stereo Pipeline (ASP). His research centers on developing open-source software tools that transform raw planetary images—captured by orbiting and landed robotic explorers—into precise 3D terrain models and topographic maps. Harguess’s major contribution, the "NeoGeographyToolkit/StereoPipeline 2.7.0" (2020), has garnered 9 citations and serves as a critical resource for the planetary science community, enabling researchers to process data from missions to the Moon, Mars, and beyond with unprecedented accuracy. This toolkit automates complex geodesy and stereogrammetry tasks, reducing manual effort and accelerating discoveries in planetary surface analysis. Harguess’s work has directly supported NASA’s exploration goals, providing essential elevation data for landing site selection, rover navigation, and geological studies. His achievements highlight the power of open-source collaboration in advancing space science, making him a key contributor to the field of planetary remote sensing.

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   NeoGeographyToolkit/StereoPipeline 2.7.0

   9 citations · 2020

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