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TPS for Outer PlanetsThis invited talk will provide an assessment of the TPS needs for Outer Planet In-situ missions to destinations with atmosphere. The talk will outline the drivers for TPS from destination, science, mission architecture and entry environment. An assessment of the readiness of the TPS, both currently available and under development, for Saturn, Titan, Uranus and Neptune are provided. The challenges related to sustainability of the TPS for future missions are discussed.
Document ID
20180001483
Acquisition Source
Ames Research Center
Document Type
Presentation
Authors
Venkatapathy, Ethiraj (NASA Ames Research Center Moffett Field, CA, United States)
Ellerby, D. (NASA Ames Research Center Moffett Field, CA, United States)
Gage, P. (Millennium Engineering and Integration Co. Moffett Field, CA, United States)
Gasch, M. (NASA Ames Research Center Moffett Field, CA, United States)
Hwang, H. (NASA Ames Research Center Moffett Field, CA, United States)
Prabhu, D. (Analytical Mechanics Associates, Inc. Moffett Field, CA, United States)
Stackpoole, M. (NASA Ames Research Center Moffett Field, CA, United States)
Wercinski, Paul (NASA Ames Research Center Moffett Field, CA, United States)
Date Acquired
February 27, 2018
Publication Date
February 23, 2018
Subject Category
Engineering (General)
Space Transportation And Safety
Report/Patent Number
ARC-E-DAA-TN53070
Meeting Information
Meeting: Outer Planets Assessment Group (OPAG) Technology Forum
Location: Hampton, VA
Country: United States
Start Date: February 21, 2018
End Date: February 22, 2018
Sponsors: Lunar and Planetary Inst.
Funding Number(s)
CONTRACT_GRANT: NNA15BB15C
Distribution Limits
Public
Copyright
Public Use Permitted.
Keywords
Outer Planets
Thermal Protection Materials and Syste

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