Computer Science
Scientific paper
Feb 1993
adsabs.harvard.edu/cgi-bin/nph-data_query?bibcode=1993adspr..13..137b&link_type=abstract
Advances in Space Research (ISSN 0273-1177), vol. 13, no. 2, p. 137-144.
Computer Science
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Balloon Flight, Mars (Planet), Mission Planning, Planetary Environments, Space Exploration, Balloon-Borne Instruments, Descent Trajectories, In Situ Measurement, Instrument Packages, Mars Surface
Scientific paper
An exploratory balloon concept for a Mars mission is described with attention given to balloon specifications, mission profiles, and payload considerations. The difference between day and night Martian atmospheric conditions is an important design driver leading to the election of a one-chamber helium balloon concept that only flies during the Martian day. Material specifications are considered which suggest the use of mylar in a cylindrical shape, and the typical mission involves balloon deployment with interplanetary deployment and aerobraking. The candidate payload consists of scientific instruments for high-resolution surface imaging, atmospheric measurements, magnetic studies, and soil sampling. A key component of the balloon concept is the guiderope subsystem which stabilizes balloon descent, provides dynamic friction during motion, and capabilities for in situ observations of the terrain.
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