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Erasmus Recording Binocular - 2 (ERB-2)
04.26.13

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Experiment Overview

This content was provided by Massimo Sabbatini, and is maintained in a database by the ISS Program Science Office.

Information provided courtesy of the Erasmus Experiment Archive.
Brief Summary

Erasmus Recording Binocular - 2 (ERB-2) is a three-dimensional video camera that will take images of the environment onboard the ISS to create an accurate map of the ISS interior.

Principal Investigator(s)

  • Massimo Sabbatini, European Space Research and Technology Research Centre, Noordwijk, Netherlands

    • Co-Investigator(s)/Collaborator(s)

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    Developer(s)
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    Sponsoring Space Agency

    European Space Agency (ESA)

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    Research Benefits

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    ISS Expedition Duration:

    March 2010 - May 2012

    Expeditions Assigned

    23/24,27/28,29/30

    Previous ISS Missions

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    Experiment Description

    Research Overview

    • The ERB-2 is the second generation of the stereoscopic camera family which started with the ERB.


    • ERB-2 has Improved resolution: 1280 x 720 pixel (HD 720p), thereby achieving a compatible resolution with current commercial HDTV standards. With the ability to perform live broadcast of stereo films and downlink files of recorded video sessions using the High Rate Data Link (HRDL) available on-board the ISS via the European Drawer Rack (EDR).

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    Applications

    Space Applications

    3D cameras proved a popular choice for astronauts to use during their free time on orbit: they act both as a central element of relaxation for astronauts while at the same time producing valuable imagery for use in education and promotion activities. Furthermore, with the history of developments in this technology, advances have been made to improve stereoscopic image quality and in creating robust data communication protocols that allow both the transmission in real-time of the compressed stereo signal and the control of the camera with minimal intervention of the crew, i.e. to get the recorded video down to earth. As such this technology is a building block to future developments which could prove advantageous in, for example, surface mapping during human exploration missions or in filming robotics/EVA activities in and around the ISS.

    Earth Applications

    These technologies are helping to feed into astronaut training programmes and improving ISS simulators. Footage from these technologies is furthermore helping to stimulate the public interest in the International Space Station in general, and more specifically generate the interest in children through providing a highly visual means to promote an interest in scientific research topics.

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    Operations

    Operational Requirements

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    Operational Protocols

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    Imagery

    image NASA Image: ISS026E017685 - European Space Agency astronaut Paolo Nespoli, Expedition 26 flight engineer, works with European Recording Binocular (ERB2) hardware in the Harmony node of the International Space Station.
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    Information provided by the investigation team to the ISS Program Scientist's Office.
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