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The Preliminary Design of a Universal Martian LanderAs part of the NASA/USRA program, nineteen West Virginia University students conducted a preliminary design of a manned Universal Martian Lander (UML). The WVU design considers descent to Mars from polar orbit, a six month surface stay, and ascent for rendezvous. The design begins with an unmanned UML landing at Elysium Mons followed by the manned UML landing nearby. During the six month surface stay, the eight modules are assembled to form a Martian base where scientific experiments are performed. The mission also incorporates hydroponic plant growth into a Controlled Ecological Life Support System (CELSS) for water recycling, food production, and to counteract psycho-logical effects of living on Mars. In situ fuel production for the Martian Ascent and Rendezvous Vehicle (MARV) is produced From gases in the Martian atmosphere. Following surface operations, the eight member crew uses the MARV to return to the Martian Transfer Vehicle (MTV) for the journey home to Earth.
Document ID
20030020389
Acquisition Source
Headquarters
Document Type
Conference Paper
Authors
Norman, Timothy L.
(West Virginia Univ. Morgantown, WV United States)
Gaskin, David
(NASA Headquarters Washington, DC United States)
Adkins, Sean
(West Virginia Univ. Morgantown, WV United States)
MacDonnell, David
(West Virginia Univ. Morgantown, WV United States)
Ross, Enoch
(West Virginia Univ. Morgantown, WV United States)
Hashimoto, Kouichi
(West Virginia Univ. Morgantown, WV United States)
Miller, Loran
(West Virginia Univ. Morgantown, WV United States)
Sarick, John
(West Virginia Univ. Morgantown, WV United States)
Hicks, Jonathan
(West Virginia Univ. Morgantown, WV United States)
Parlock, Andrew
(West Virginia Univ. Morgantown, WV United States)
Swalley, Frank
Date Acquired
August 21, 2013
Publication Date
January 1, 1993
Publication Information
Publication: Proceedings of the Ninth Annual Summer Conference: NASA/USRA University Advanced Design Program
Subject Category
Space Transportation And Safety
Distribution Limits
Public
Copyright
Work of the US Gov. Public Use Permitted.
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