Surface knowledge and risks to landing and roving - The scale problemThe role of surface information in the performance of surface exploration missions is discussed. Accurate surface models based on direct measurements or inference are considered to be an important component in mission risk management. These models can be obtained using high resolution orbital photography or a combination of laser profiling, thermal inertia measurements, and/or radar. It is concluded that strategies for Martian exploration should use high confidence models to achieve maximum performance and low risk.
Document ID
19920054698
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Conference Paper
Authors
Bourke, Roger D. (JPL Pasadena, CA, United States)
Date Acquired
August 15, 2013
Publication Date
January 1, 1991
Subject Category
Lunar And Planetary Exploration
Meeting Information
Meeting: COSPAR Colloquium on the Environmental Model of Mars