NASA NTRS · 20070014639
Mars Science Laboratory Overview and MSL EDL Challenges
Abstract
An overview of Mars Science Laboratory (MSL) Entry, Descent and Landing (EDL) challenges is presented. The topics include: 1) MSL Project Overview; 2) Mars Science Laboratory Top Level Schedule (Single Launch); 3) EDL Challenges; 4) MSL Surface System; 5) Mars Rover Wheel Family Tree; 6) Gusev Comparisons; 7) Mars Surface Accessibility; 8) Atlas V 401 Launch Performance; 9) Parachute Deployment Altitude Variation with Time of Year and Latitude; 10) Dust Storms and Winds; 11) Nominal MSL EDL Timeline; and 12) Specific EDL Challenges.
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Umland, Jeffrey W.. 2005-04-01. Mars Science Laboratory Overview and MSL EDL Challenges. https://ntrs.nasa.gov/citations/20070014639
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