"Mars Exploration: a Step Forward" ed. by Giuseppe Pezzella, Antonio Viviani
"Mars Exploration: a Step Forward" ed. by Giuseppe Pezzella, Antonio Viviani
ITExLi | 2020 | ISBN: 1839623632 9781839623639 1839623624 9781839623622 1839623640 9781839623646 | 169 pages | PDF | 15 MB
ITExLi | 2020 | ISBN: 1839623632 9781839623639 1839623624 9781839623622 1839623640 9781839623646 | 169 pages | PDF | 15 MB
This volume explores missions to Mars, in situ operations, and human-rated missions. The information contained herein will allow for the development of safe and efficient exploration missions to Mars.
More than 50 years after the Mariner 4 flyby on 15 July 1965, Mars still represents the next frontier of space explorations. Of particular focus nowadays is crewed missions to the red planet. Chapters address elements of design and possible psychological effects related to human-rated missions.
Contents
1.Introductory Chapter: Mars Exploration - A Story Fifty Years Long
2.Autonomous Navigation for Mars Exploration
3.Aerocapture, Aerobraking, and Entry for Robotic and Human Mars Missions
4.Assessing Propulsion and Transportation Issues with Mars’ Moons
5.Aerodynamics of Mars 2020 Rover Wind Sensors
6.Evolution of the Scientific Instrumentation for In Situ Mars Exploration
7.Human Missions Analysis for Intelligent Missions Improvement
8.Psychosocial Aspects of a Flight to Mars
9.Astrosociology on Mars
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