This paper, the third of three, proposes a configuration for a lander vehicle for studying Europa. It outlines the network and power distribution for the instruments. It proposes burying the electronics in ice to shield them from radiation. It proposes a method for assembling the spacecraft in an autoclave to provide planetary protection, as well as, flying the boosters and sky crane away from Europa to destruction in Jupiter's atmosphere.
Landing on Europa, part 3: Proposed configuration with provisions for radiation shielding and planetary protection
2017-06-01
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Landing on Europa, part 2: Proposed instruments
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