ADAM: All-Data Asteroid

Modelling algorithm
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 INTRODUCTION

Challenges in the study of Asteroids:

• Asteroid research has various data sources including light curves,
radar imaging, thermal measurements, and spectral data.
• Each of these data types offers insights into specific aspects of an
asteroid, but none provide a complete and holistic understanding
on their own.
• Asteroids have diverse shapes, rotational dynamics, and surface
properties, making modeling challenging.
• With the surge in asteroid missions and research, there's a
growing demand for comprehensive modeling tools.

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 ADAM’s Answer to the
Challenge
ADAM, All-Data Asteroid Modelling algorithm
• A cutting-edge algorithm designed to integrate and model all
available data on asteroids.
How ADAM works
• Data Integration: ADAM amalgamates data from various sources
to ensure comprehensive input.
• 3D Modeling: Uses sophisticated algorithms to translate this data
into detailed 3D models of asteroids.
• Compensation Mechanism: Uses strengths of one data type to
compensate for limitations of another.

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 ADAM procedure and
outcome
Main idea:
• The efficient use of Fourier
Transform in handling both
images & 1D projection data
Typical Outcome
• A detailed 3D model and
characterization of an asteroid
based on the assimilation of
various types of observational
data.

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