Full Form of HAMO
| Full Form: | High Altitude Mapping Orbit |
|---|---|
| Category: | Academic & Science |
| Sub Category: | Aerospace |
What is HAMO Full Form?
HAMO full form is High Altitude Mapping Orbit
What is High Altitude Mapping Orbit?
The Dawn mission has been mapping Vesta from three different orbital heights during Survey orbit (2700 km altitude), HAMO (High Altitude Mapping Orbit, 700 km altitude), and LAMO (Low Altitude Mapping Orbit, 210 km altitude)The Dawn mission is equipped with a framing camera which was the prime instrument during the HAMO phase. Dawn orbited Vesta during HAMO in 6 cycles between the end of September and early November 2011.