An autonomous flying vehicle for Mars exploration

Details An autonomous flying vehicle for Mars exploration An autonomous flying vehicle for Mars exploration

Sep 1990

adsabs.harvard.edu/cgi-bin/nph-data_query?bibcode=1990adso.conf.....b&link_type=abstract

AIAA, AHS, and ASEE, Aircraft Design, Systems and Operations Conference, Dayton, OH, Sept. 17-19, 1990. 9 p.

Physics

Autonomy, Flight Vehicles, Mars Observer, Planetary Mapping, Space Exploration, Aerodynamic Characteristics, Design Analysis, Mapping, Mars Atmosphere, Mars Surface, Propulsion System Configurations, Solar Generators

Scientific paper

A remotely reprogrammable, autonomous flying craft for surveying and mapping the Martian surface environment is presented. This solar powered, modified flying wing design could cover about 2000 statute miles while maneuvering at Mach 0.3. The craft is configured to fly one km above the surface, measuring atmospheric properties, performing subsurface mapping, mapping the surface topography, and searching for the presence of water and perhaps life. A 35 kg scientific payload, plus communication and control electronics, are placed spanwise inside the flying wing, removing the requirement for a normal fuselage, and reducing structural needs. Thrust is provided by a two-bladed electrically driven propeller motorized by high-efficiency solar cells.

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