A multi-body flight simulation for the Phoenix Mars Lander has been developed that includes high fidelity six degree-of-freedom rigid-body models for the parachute and lander system. The simulation provides attitude and rate history predictions of all bodies throughout the flight, as well as loads on each of the connecting lines. In so doing, a realistic behavior of the descending parachute/lander system dynamics can be simulated that allows assessment of the Phoenix descent performance and identification of potential sensitivities for landing. This simulation provides a complete end-to-end capability of modeling the entire entry, descent, and landing sequence for the mission. Time histories of the parachute and lander aerodynamic angles are presented. The response of the lander system to various wind models and wind shears is shown to be acceptable. Monte Carlo simulation results are also presented.


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    Title :

    Multibody Modeling and Simulation for the Mars Phoenix Lander Entry, Descent and Landing


    Contributors:
    E. M. Queen (author) / J. L. Prince (author) / P. N. Desai (author)

    Publication date :

    2008


    Size :

    11 pages


    Type of media :

    Report


    Type of material :

    No indication


    Language :

    English




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