Evaluation and prioritization of scientific data based on its level of support or refutation of an experimental thesis

Onboard analysis of data to determine whether it should be transmitted back to Earth and, if so, at what level of priority is thus highly desirable. This paper presents an algorithm for analyzing image data with regards to several hypotheses about the presence of various objects. This example demonstrates how data can be prioritized based on its relevance in supporting or refuting a scientific thesis.

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