RVSP stands for Rover Sequencing and Visualization Program. It is a specialized software tool used by mission engineers to simulate and plan the physical movements of planetary rovers like Curiosity. By rendering 3D models of the terrain using stereoscopic camera data, operators can calculate safe paths, avoid hazardous rocks, and sequence motor commands before transmitting them across space.
Run the drive sequence through RVSP again to make sure we clear that outcrop on the left.
Related terms
Mars rover
A Mars rover is an automated motor vehicle designed to travel across the surface of Mars.
JPL
The Jet Propulsion Laboratory is a federally funded research center managed by Caltech for NASA.
Navcam
A navigation camera is an engineering camera used by rovers to plan movements and avoid obstacles.