Physics
Scientific paper
Jun 1976
adsabs.harvard.edu/cgi-bin/nph-data_query?bibcode=1976mmc..reptq....t&link_type=abstract
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Physics
Mission Planning, Saturn (Planet), Space Exploration, Space Probes, Titan, Artificial Satellites, Payloads, Remote Sensors, Spacecraft Landing
Scientific paper
Mission concepts and technology advancements that can be used in the exploration of the outer planet satellites were examined. Titan, the seventh satellite of Saturn was selected as the target of interest. Science objectives for Titan exploration were identified, and recommended science payloads for four basic mission modes were developed (orbiter, atmospheric probe, surface penetrator and lander). Trial spacecraft and mission designs were produced for the various mission modes. Using these trial designs as a base, technology excursions were then made to find solutions to the problems resulting from these conventional approaches and to uncover new science, technology and mission planning options. Several mission modes were developed that take advantage of the unique conditions expected at Titan. They include a combined orbiter, atmosphere probe and lander vehicle, a combined probe and surface penetrator configuration and concepts for advanced remote sensing orbiters.
Edsinger L. E.
Manning Lawrence A.
Sadin S. R.
Swenson Byron L.
Tindle E. L.
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