Mars science helicopter: Compelling science enabled by an aerial platform
Bulletin of the AAS
By: Jonathan Bapst, Timothy J Parker, J Balaram, T Tzanetos, L. H. Matthies, C D Edwards, Aaron Freeman, S Withrow-Maser, W. Carter Johnson, E Amador-French, Janice L. Bishop, Ingrid J. Daubar, Colin M. Dundas, Abigail A. Fraeman, Christopher W. Hamilton, C. Hardgrove, Briony H. N. Horgan, C. W. Leung, Y. Lin, A Mittelholz, and B. P. Weiss
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Abstract
This whitepaper describes two conceptual vehicle designs, including possible tradeoffs within those designs, which would enable a wide array of innovative science investigations. In addition to describing vehicle capabilities, flight characteristics, and the breadth of enabled science for the two helicopter designs, we also introduce three mission concepts that showcase investigations made possible by MSH. We conclude with recommendations concerning the future of rotorcraft exploration at Mars.
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Bapst, J., Parker, T.J., Balaram, J., Tzanetos, T., Matthies, L.H., Edwards, C.D., Freeman, A., Withrow-Maser, S., Johnson, W.C., Amador-French, E., Bishop, J.L., Daubar, I.J., Dundas, C.M., Fraeman, A.A., Hamilton, C.W., Hardgrove, C., Horgan, B.H., Leung, C.W., Lin, Y., Mittelholz, A., Weiss, B.P., 2021, Mars science helicopter: Compelling science enabled by an aerial platform: Bulletin of the AAS, v. 53, no. 4, Whitepaper #361, 8 p., https://doi.org/10.3847/25c2cfeb.a126aea0.
| Publication type | Report |
|---|---|
| Publication Subtype | Federal Government Series |
| Title | Mars science helicopter: Compelling science enabled by an aerial platform |
| Series title | Bulletin of the AAS |
| DOI | 10.3847/25c2cfeb.a126aea0 |
| Volume | 53 |
| Issue | 4 |
| Publication Date | March 18, 2021 |
| Year Published | 2021 |
| Language | English |
| Publisher | National Academy of Sciences |
| Contributing office(s) | Astrogeology Science Center |
| Description | Whitepaper #361, 8 p. |
| Larger Work Type | Report |
| Larger Work Subtype | Federal Government Series |
| Larger Work Title | Planetary science and astrobiology decadal survey 2023-2032 |