NeoGeographyToolkit/StereoPipeline

The NASA Ames Stereo Pipeline is a suite of automated geodesy & stereogrammetry tools designed for processing planetary imagery captured from orbiting and landed robotic explorers on other planets.

What it solves

This project provides a suite of automated tools for geodesy and stereogrammetry, allowing users to process stereo images from various sources—including satellites, robotic rovers, aerial cameras, and historical images—to create accurate 3D representations of terrain.

How it works

ASP uses computer vision techniques to process stereo image pairs. It can operate with or without accurate camera pose information to generate cartographic products such as digital terrain models (DTMs/DEMs), ortho-projected images, and 3D models, as well as bundle-adjusted networks of cameras.

Who it’s for

It is designed for scientists, mission planners, and those involved in public outreach who need to derive terrain data from planetary or Earth-based imagery.

Highlights

  • own-source, free software released under the Apache License 2.0.
  • Supports a wide range of sensors, including satellite, rover, and aerial cameras.
  • Capable of producing digital elevation models and ortho-projected images.
  • Developed by NASA's Ames Research Center leveraging experience from Mars exploration missions.

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