Computer Science
Scientific paper
May 1999
adsabs.harvard.edu/cgi-bin/nph-data_query?bibcode=1999stin...9963984b&link_type=abstract
Technical Report, North Carolina State Univ. Raleigh, NC United States Mars Mission Research Center
Computer Science
Mars Surface, Parachutes, Terminal Guidance, Thrust Vector Control, Touchdown, Automatic Control, Spacecraft Control, Descent Trajectories, Mars Landing, Mars Missions, Landing Simulation, Atmospheric Entry Simulation, Control Systems Design
Scientific paper
Two separate Mars lander touchdown scenarios arc considered and compared o a baseline study with the goal of minimizing the landed distance to a specified location on the Mars surface. This study considers a set of points from parachute handoff to touchdown on the surface. The first scenario examines the effect of thrust vectoring while the parachute is deployed and includes an algorithm for determining targeting initial guesses. The second considers a reverse gravity turn lo a hover condition 500 meters above!meterstl e surface and then uses lateral thrusting to minimize the range to target. The effects of both scenarios on fuel usage targeting and targeting success are discussed.
Birge Brian K.
Walberg Gerald
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