Design issues for Mars planetary rovers
Abstract
The paper presents some of the design issues and vehicle requirements that need to be addressed for the Mars planetary rovers. Some of the designs currently being investigated, including the JPL rover, the Martin Marietta vehicle, and the French Space Agency's VAP project, are examined. The rover must satisfy such mission requirements as surveying the terrain, preparing the landing sites, loading and unloading components for base operations, and aiding in the recovery of in situ materials.
- Publication:
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Aerospace Design Conference
- Pub Date:
- February 1993
- Bibcode:
- 1993asd..confQ....L
- Keywords:
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- Mars (Planet);
- Planetary Surfaces;
- Robotics;
- Roving Vehicles;
- Space Exploration;
- Man Machine Systems;
- Manipulators;
- Mission Planning;
- Research And Development;
- Technology Utilization;
- Ground Support Systems and Facilities (Space)