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A Long Range Science Rover For Future Mars MissionsThis paper describes the design and implementation currently underway at the Jet Propulsion Laboratory of a long range science rover for future missions to Mars. The small rover prototype, called Rocky 7, is capable of long traverse. autonomous navigation. and science instrument control, carries three science instruments, and can be commanded from any computer platform and any location using the World Wide Web. In this paper we describe the mobility system, the sampling system, the sensor suite, navigation and control, onboard science instruments. and the ground command and control system.
Document ID
20010000521
Acquisition Source
Jet Propulsion Laboratory
Document Type
Conference Paper
Authors
Hayati, Samad (Jet Propulsion Lab., California Inst. of Tech. Pasadena, CA United States)
Date Acquired
August 20, 2013
Publication Date
February 1, 1997
Publication Information
Publication: NASA University Research Centers Technical Advances in Education, Aeronautics, Space, Autonomy, Earth and Environment
Volume: 1
Subject Category
Lunar And Planetary Science And Exploration
Report/Patent Number
URC97163
Report Number: URC97163
Distribution Limits
Public
Copyright
Work of the US Gov. Public Use Permitted.

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