Computer Science – Performance
Scientific paper
Jan 1999
adsabs.harvard.edu/cgi-bin/nph-data_query?bibcode=1999misp.conf...62l&link_type=abstract
Workshop on Mars 2001: Integrated Science in Preparation for Sample Return and Human Exploration, p. 62
Computer Science
Performance
Dust, Mars Atmosphere, Mars (Planet), Mars Surveyor 2001 Mission, Dust Storms, Mars Surface, Solar Arrays, Solar Energy Conversion
Scientific paper
The DART ("Dust Accumulation and Removal Test") package is an experiment which will fly as part of the MIP experiment on the Mars-2001 Surveyor Lander. Dust deposition could be a significant problem for photovoltaic array operation for long duration emissions on the surface of Mars. Measurements made by Pathfinder showed 0.3% loss of solar array performance per day due to dust obscuration. The DART experiment is designed to quantify dust deposition from the Mars atmosphere, measure the properties of settled dust, measure the effect of dust deposition on the array performance, and test several methods of mitigating the effect of settled dust on a solar array. Although the purpose of DART (along with its sister experiment, MATE) is to gather information critical to the design of future power systems on the surface of Mars, the dust characterization instrumentation on DART will also provide significant scientific data on the properties of settled atmospheric dust.
Baraona Cosmo
Jenkins Phillip P.
Landis Geoffrey A.
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