Physics
Scientific paper
Jul 2000
adsabs.harvard.edu/cgi-bin/nph-data_query?bibcode=2000came.work..166j&link_type=abstract
Concepts and Approaches for Mars Exploration, p. 166
Physics
Roving Vehicles, Inflatable Structures, Mars Exploration, Balloons, Mars Surface, Helium
Scientific paper
Until now, the exploration of Mars has taken place with global coverage of the planet by satellites in orbit or with landers providing very detailed coverage of extremely limited local areas. New developments in inflatable technology, however, now offer the possibility of in situ surface and atmospheric global studies of Mars using very lightweight rovers and balloons that can travel hundreds or even thousands of kilometers relatively quickly and safely. Both systems are currently being tested at JPL; preliminary results show great promise. One of the balloon technologies offers the additional bonus of being able to land payloads on Mars much more gently than parachutes, yet with considerably less mass.
Cutts James A. J.
Fairbrother Debbie A.
Hall Jeffrey L.
Jones Jack A.
Kerzhanovich Viktor V.
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