G. Bonanno
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2
Total Citations
14
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About
G. Bonanno is a researcher specializing in the development of miniaturized analytical instruments for planetary exploration and extreme environment robotics. Their most significant contribution is the creation of an ultra-miniaturised XRD/XRF instrument designed for the in situ mineralogical and chemical analysis of planetary soils and rocks, with implications extending to archaeometry. This work, published in 2015, has garnered 12 citations, highlighting its relevance to space science and cultural heritage studies. Bonanno also contributed to the Sensing Subsystem of the RAS (Robot Antartico di Superficie), a robotic platform engineered for operation in hostile Antarctic environments. This subsystem was critical for detecting obstacles such as crevasses and sastrugi, as well as analyzing soil composition, enabling the robot to navigate and perform missions in unknown terrains. Bonanno’s work bridges the gap between planetary science and robotics, demonstrating how miniaturized sensing technologies can be adapted for both extraterrestrial and terrestrial applications. Their achievements underscore a commitment to advancing in situ analysis in challenging settings, from the frozen landscapes of Antarctica to the surfaces of other worlds.
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- 2The Sensing Subsystem of RAS2 citations · 2003