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)