Research project: Two-step super-resolution method for enhancing orbital imagery of celestial bodies using ground truths obtained by drone and astromobile

Hello! My name is Benoît. I recently completed my bachelor's degree in geomatics applied to the environment, and I had the opportunity to be a research assistant for the T-MARS project in the fall of 2020. I have always been captivated by space exploration and the secrets that the immensity of space brings. My duties within the team were quite varied and included spectral analysis of geological samples from the Canadian Arctic. I also did a literature review to identify known locations on Mars where certain minerals that may indicate aqueous alteration processes are present.

I had the opportunity to visit the Canadian Arctic twice in my life, during operations with the Royal Canadian Navy. These operations gave me the opportunity to sail several nautical miles in this region and to set foot in Pond Inlet and Nanisivik during the summers of 2017 and 2019. I developed a deep respect and a certain fascination for this region of the world that is both untouched by humans and so vulnerable.

I am grateful to have participated in the T-MARS project, as it is a springboard for me in the field of space exploration. Indeed, I am currently pursuing my master's degree in remote sensing under the supervision of Pre Myriam Lemelin. My master's project aims to analyze the potential of using data on the mineralogical composition of lunar regolith acquired by different astromobiles to increase the accuracy of orbital data. I hope that this specialization will allow me to contribute to future space exploration projects in order to enrich the understanding in this field.

Project conducted under the direction of Prof. Myriam Lemelin, September 2021 to August 2023.