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Miniature coherent velocimeter and altimeter (MCVA) for terminal descent control on lunar and planetary landersWhile the overall architecture of an Entry Descent and Landing (EDL) system may vary depending on specific mission requirementsw, measurements of the rate vector with respect to the surface is a primary requirement for the Terminal Descent Control (TDC) phase of any controlled lander.
Document ID
20060042961
Acquisition Source
Jet Propulsion Laboratory
Document Type
Conference Paper
External Source(s)
hdl:2014/37734
Authors
Chang, Dan
Cardell, Greg
Szwaykowski, Piotr
Shaffat, Syed T.
Meras, Patrick
Date Acquired
August 23, 2013
Publication Date
October 1, 2005
Subject Category
Lunar And Planetary Science And Exploration
Meeting Information
Meeting: Coherent Laser Radar Conference
Location: Kamakura
Country: Japan
Start Date: October 16, 2005
End Date: October 21, 2005
Distribution Limits
Public
Copyright
Other
Keywords
doppler
lidar
entry, descent, and landing (EDL)

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