NASA NTRS · 20070021683
A 'Super Bowl' Approach to Mars Rover Touchdown Loads Analysis
Abstract
Touchdown Driving Requirement: The mechanical system surface element shall be capable of facilitating a safe, stable landing at terrain angles up to 15 degrees, given an initial vertical velocity of 1 m/sec, horizontal velocity of 0.5 m/sec, and Z-axis spin rate of [4] deg/sec.Touchdown Loads Development: A multi-year development effort has been successfully conducted leading to an innovative analytical methodology for the prediction of rover touchdown design loads and the assessment of rover touchdown stability.
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Peng, Chia-Yen, Ortiz, Gary. 2006-06-27. A 'Super Bowl' Approach to Mars Rover Touchdown Loads Analysis. https://ntrs.nasa.gov/citations/20070021683
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