Farzin Amzajerdian
Papers
25
Total Citations
465
H-Index
11
About
Farzin Amzajerdian is a leading NASA researcher specializing in lidar technology, precision navigation, and autonomous planetary landing systems. Over more than two decades, he has made foundational contributions to the development of advanced sensing systems that enable spacecraft to land safely and precisely on the Moon, Mars, and other planetary bodies. Amzajerdian's early work, including his highly cited 2008 paper on linear FMCW laser radar (116 citations), established critical frameworks for high-precision range and velocity measurements using laser-based systems. His research then became central to NASA's Autonomous Landing and Hazard Avoidance Technology (ALHAT) project, where he helped develop flash lidar sensors capable of generating real-time 3D terrain maps to detect craters, rocks, and steep slopes during descent. These contributions are documented across multiple influential publications totaling hundreds of citations. His work progressed from laboratory characterization through helicopter flight tests to full rocket vehicle demonstrations aboard NASA's Morpheus testbed, bridging theoretical innovation and practical application. More recently, his involvement in the SPLICE project signals continued relevance in next-generation precision landing capabilities. Amzajerdian's sustained output represents a cornerstone of NASA's strategy for safe, autonomous exploration of the solar system.
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Top Papers
- 1Linear FMCW Laser Radar for Precision Range and Vector Velocity Measurements116 citations · 2008
- 2Lidar systems for precision navigation and safe landing on planetary bodies79 citations · 2011
- 3Lidar Sensors for Autonomous Landing and Hazard Avoidance40 citations · 2013
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