The total ascent vehicle mass drives performance requirements for the Mars descent systems and the Earth to Mars transportation elements. Minimizing Mars Ascent Vehicle (MAV) mass is a priority and minimizing the crew cabin size and mass is one way to do that. Human missions to Mars may utilize several small cabins where crew members could live for days up to a couple of weeks. A common crew cabin design that can perform in each of these applications is desired and could reduce the overall mission cost. However, for the MAV, the crew cabin size and mass can have a large impact on vehicle design and performance. This paper explores the sensitivities to trajectory, propulsion, crew cabin size and the benefits and impacts of using a common crew cabin design for the MAV. Results of these trades will be presented along with mass and performance estimates for the selected design.


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    Titel :

    Human Mars Ascent Vehicle Configuration and Performance Sensitivities


    Beteiligte:
    T. P. Polsgrove (Autor:in) / H. D. Thomas (Autor:in) / W. Stephens (Autor:in) / T. Collins (Autor:in) / M. Rucker (Autor:in) / M. Gernhardt (Autor:in) / M. R. Zwack (Autor:in) / P. D. Dees (Autor:in)

    Erscheinungsdatum :

    2017


    Format / Umfang :

    15 pages


    Medientyp :

    Report


    Format :

    Keine Angabe


    Sprache :

    Englisch




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