Computer Science – Performance
Scientific paper
Aug 1986
adsabs.harvard.edu/cgi-bin/nph-data_query?bibcode=1986asdy.conf...53h&link_type=abstract
IN: Astrodynamics Conference, Williamsburg, VA, August 18-20, 1986, Technical Papers (A86-47901 23-13). New York, American Insti
Computer Science
Performance
Earth-Mars Trajectories, Fuel Consumption, Interplanetary Transfer Orbits, Space Bases, Space Transportation, Liquid Hydrogen, Liquid Oxygen, Round Trip Trajectories
Scientific paper
The results of a study performed to characterize the propellant mass requirements of two new types of orbit transfers between earth and Mars are discussed. These new orbit types, called VISIT and Up/Down Escalators, cycle continuously between the two planets, allowing a large crew facility, or CASTLE, to remain in this orbit with smaller crew transfer vehicles, or Taxis, used to shuttle between planetary orbits and this vehicle. Trajectory options and infrastructure elements are discussed along with the assumptions made in this study. The latter include the existence of a mature Martian base and the production and use of extraterrestrial propellants. Performance results from each of the three orbit transfer options presented here are discussed.
Friedlander Alan L.
Hoffman Stephen J.
Nock Kerry T.
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