Problems related to the design and control of an autonomous rover for the purpose of unmanned exploration of the planets were considered. Building on the basis of prior studies, a four wheeled rover of unusual mobility and maneuverability was further refined and tested under both laboratory and field conditions. A second major effort was made to develop autonomous guidance. Path selection systems capable of dealing with relatively formidable hazard and terrains involving various short range (1.0-3.0 meters), hazard detection systems using a triangulation detection concept were simulated and evaluated. The mechanical/electronic systems required to implement such a scheme were constructed and tested. These systems include: laser transmitter, photodetectors, the necessary data handling/controlling systems and a scanning mast. In addition, a telemetry system to interface the vehicle, the off-board computer and a remote control module for operator intervention were developed. Software for the autonomous control concept was written. All of the systems required for complete autonomous control were shown to be satisfactory except for that portion of the software relating to the handling of interrupt commands. (Author)


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    Titel :

    Analysis and Design of a Capsule Landing System and Surface Vehicle Control System for MARS Exploration


    Beteiligte:
    D. G. Gisser (Autor:in) / D. K. Frederick (Autor:in) / G. N. Sandor (Autor:in) / C. N. Shen (Autor:in) / S. W. Yerazunis (Autor:in)

    Erscheinungsdatum :

    1976


    Format / Umfang :

    77 pages


    Medientyp :

    Report


    Format :

    Keine Angabe


    Sprache :

    Englisch