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Exploration of Mars Using Aerial PlatformsThe exploration of the atmosphere of Mars can be conducted using aerial platforms such as balloons and airships. Current research and development efforts at NASA include a lobed pressurized balloon system for the Ultra Long Duration Balloon Program. The capabilities of this system, in regards to pressure, load carrying capability, and duration, are far greater than anything previously flown. This technology can be adapted for use in the atmosphere of Mars.
Document ID
20010023101
Acquisition Source
Wallops Flight Facility
Document Type
Conference Paper
Authors
Fairbrother, D. A.
(NASA Wallops Flight Facility Wallops Island, VA United States)
Raque, S. M.
(NASA Wallops Flight Facility Wallops Island, VA United States)
Smith, I. S.
(NASA Wallops Flight Facility Wallops Island, VA United States)
Cutts, J. A.
(Jet Propulsion Lab., California Inst. of Tech. Pasadena, CA United States)
Kerzhanovich, V.
(Jet Propulsion Lab., California Inst. of Tech. Pasadena, CA United States)
Date Acquired
August 20, 2013
Publication Date
July 1, 2000
Publication Information
Publication: Concepts and Approaches for Mars Exploration
Issue: Part 1
Subject Category
Lunar And Planetary Science And Exploration
Distribution Limits
Public
Copyright
Work of the US Gov. Public Use Permitted.
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