PSI Research Scientist Eric Palmer ran a four-day training class at the University of Tokyo for JAXA/Hayabusa 2 asteroid sample return mission scientists on using the stereo photoclinometry software that was developed by PSI Senior Scientist Bob Gaskell to build shape models.
JAXA, the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency, has a data exchange and support program with the Tucson-based OSIRIS REx mission, on which Palmer is a member of the science team.
Above, Palmer describes how the stereo photoclinometry software works to seminar attendees.
Below, Eric Palmer poses with Hayabusa 2 mission scientists. From left, Eri Tatsumi (University of Tokyo), Keiko Yamamoto (NAOJ), Naoyuki Hirata (Kobe University), Naru Hirata (Aizu University), Koji Matsumoto (NAOJ), Eric Palmer (PSI), Naoya Ohta (Gunma University), Yukio Yamamoto (JAXA), Akira Miura (JAXA), Takaaki Sugiyama (Aizu University).
