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Cruz, J.
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Multi-mission ground data systems - breakthroughs and challenges
Given the cost-constrained nature of JPL Flight Projects, especially Discovery Class missions, there is more and more pressure to reduce the costs associated with mission operations, particularly the costs for the Ground Data System. This paper explores the successes (and failures) of using the Mission Management Office (MMO) GDS team to provide a common set of services, tools, procedures, and products to JPL Flight Projects.
Opportunities and limitations in low earth subsonic testing for qualification of extraterrestrial supersonic parachute designs
Parachutes for Mars and other planetary missions often need to operate at supersonic speeds in very low density atmospheres. Flight testing of such parachutes at appropriate conditions in the Earth's atmosphere is possible at high altitudes.
Calibration of SIR-C Data Products
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First Results from SIR-C Calibration
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