Rotary-Wing Decelerators for Probe Descent Through the Atmosphere of VenusAn innovative concept is proposed for atmospheric entry probe deceleration, wherein one or more deployed rotors (in autorotation or wind-turbine flow states) on the aft end of the probe effect controlled descent. This concept is particularly oriented toward probes intended to land safely on the surface of Venus. Initial work on design trade studies is discussed.
Document ID
20070014645
Acquisition Source
Ames Research Center
Document Type
Conference Paper
Authors
Young, Larry A. (Department of the Army Moffett Field, CA, United States)
Briggs, Geoffrey (NASA Ames Research Center Moffett Field, CA, United States)
Aiken, Edwin (Department of the Army Moffett Field, CA, United States)
Pisanich, Greg (QSS Group, Inc. Moffett Field, CA, United States)
Date Acquired
August 23, 2013
Publication Date
April 1, 2005
Publication Information
Publication: 2nd International Planetary Probe Workshop