Essays about: "mars rover"

Showing result 11 - 15 of 18 essays containing the words mars rover.

  1. 11. Compact 3D Microscopy for Planetary Exploration

    University essay from KTH/Rymdteknik

    Author : Gustav Pettersson; [2018]
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    Abstract : We propose using grain-of-sand-scale microscopy (1-micrometre resolution) to study the microstructure and composition of planetary material in a fast, in-situ, solid-state device. We have constructed a small and light prototype instrument (100 grams, 0. READ MORE

  3. 12. Martian Caves as Special Region Candidates : A simulation in ANSYS Fluent on how caves on Mars are, and what their conditions would be for being considered as special regions.

    University essay from Luleå tekniska universitet/Rymdteknik

    Author : Patrik Olsson; [2018]
    Keywords : mars; lava tubes; caves; special regions; relative humidity; temperature; perchloratic salts;

    Abstract : One of the most interesting questions about Mars is if life ever existed on it. One of the main requirements for life to exist as we know it is the presence of liquid water. It has been suggested by Martín-Torres et al. READ MORE

  4. 13. Evolution of the signal induced by ChemCam on Mars as a function of focus

    University essay from Luleå tekniska universitet/Rymdteknik

    Author : Angèle Pontoni; [2017]
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    Abstract : ChemCam, mounted on the mast of the Mars Science Laboratory (MSL) rover, uses Laser-Induced Breakdown Spectroscopy (LIBS) to perform remote-sensing science on Mars. ChemCam’s telescope is used to simultaneously focus the laser on martian rocks up to 7 meters away from the rover and collect the light emitted as the plasma plume created on the target cools down. READ MORE

  5. 14. Far Above Far Beyond

    University essay from Umeå universitet/Designhögskolan vid Umeå universitet

    Author : Dominik Krug; [2017]
    Keywords : Concept Vehicle Design Space Exploration Virtual Reality Mixed Reality;

    Abstract : This project aims to explore what the brand Land Rover could stand for in the future. The brands rich history of exploring unconquered terrain earned it admiration and desirability all around the world. Further extending it's reach onto new worlds is within reach. In the 2030s the first manned missions to Mars are planned. READ MORE

  6. 15. Measurement of the convective heat transfer with wind : Developing and testing an Earth Scaled Atmospheric Temperature Sensor

    University essay from Luleå tekniska universitet/Institutionen för system- och rymdteknik

    Author : Philipp Wittmann; [2016]
    Keywords : Wind; ATS; heat transfer; air temperature sensor; atmospheric temperature sensor;

    Abstract :    The HAbitability, Brine Irradiation and Temperature Package (HABIT) instrument of the ExoMars Surface Platform will investigate the present day habitability of Mars at the near surface environment. This instrument includes three Atmospheric Temperature Sensor's (ATS's) which are similar to the ones previously used on the Rover Environmental Monitoring Station (REMS) of the Mars Science Laboratory (MSL) rover, that has now been operating on Mars for more than four years. READ MORE