Statistics – Applications
Scientific paper
Feb 2004
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SPACE TECHNOLOGY AND APPLICATIONS INTERNAT.FORUM-STAIF 2004: Conf.on Thermophys.in Microgravity; Commercial/Civil Next Gen.Space
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Spaceborne And Space Research Instruments, Apparatus, And Components, Telecommunications: Signal Transmission And Processing, Communication Satellites
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A novel observing system known as Global Environmental MEMS Sensors (GEMS) offers the potential to significantly improve the ability to take in situ measurements for a variety of space missions. The GEMS concept features devices with completely integrated sensing, power, and communications with characteristic dimensions of just millimeters. Thousands of these low-cost devices could potentially be deployed together from a spacecraft to enable distributed sensing in planetary and other space environments. The deployment of such probes is analyzed and discussed for various scenarios on Mars that would provide measurements with unprecedented spatial and temporal resolution. The extended coverage provided by the arrays would improve the ability to calibrate remote sensing data while also extending the areas traditionally measured by localized landers. The unique features of such a system could significantly improve the capabilities for planetary and space exploration in the near and far term.
Bickford James
George Sean
Manobianco Donna M.
Manobianco John
Pister Kristofer S. J.
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