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Mars Rover/Sample Return landing strategyThis paper describes the analysis and results of an investigation of the Mars Rover/Sample Return mission's landing strategy, together with the trade-offs of different landing strategies. The percentile points and the descriptive statistics of the probability distribution of traverse distances are calculated using a simple model formulated on the basis of landing error characteristics. The results show that variations in the landing stratgegy can significantly affect the traverse distance requirements, which range from 20 to 200 km.
Document ID
19890025282
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Conference Paper
Authors
Friedlander, Alan L.
(Science Applications International Corp. Schaumburg, IL, United States)
German, Darla J.
(Science Applications International Corp. Schaumburg, IL, United States)
Date Acquired
August 13, 2013
Publication Date
January 1, 1988
Subject Category
Astronautics (General)
Report/Patent Number
AAS PAPER 87-439
Meeting Information
Meeting: AAS/AIAA Astrodynamics Conference
Location: Kalispell, MT
Country: United States
Start Date: December 6, 1987
End Date: December 9, 1987
Sponsors: AAS, AIAA
Accession Number
89A12653
Funding Number(s)
CONTRACT_GRANT: NASW-4214
Distribution Limits
Public
Copyright
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