Mission Concepts Utilizing Gliders for Atmospheric and Surface Science
Abstract
Aerial platforms can fill the gap between the spatial resolution and coverage achievable from orbit and from surface vehicles for planetary exploration. We introduce glider flight as a new approach to planetary mobility.
- Publication:
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Lunar and Planetary Science Conference
- Pub Date:
- March 1999
- Bibcode:
- 1999LPI....30.1506M