The Mini-Sniffer is a small unmanned survey aircraft developed by NASA to conduct turbulence and atmospheric pollution measurements from ground level to an altitude of 90,000 ft. Carrying a 25-lb air sampling apparatus, the Mini-Sniffer typically cruises for one hour at 70,000 ft before being remotely piloted back to earth. A hydrazine monopropellant engine powers the craft, while a PCM telemetering system and a radar transponder provide control functions. Development of a high-performance low-Reynolds-number airfoil could make the research craft suitable for a low-altitude terrain-following mission on Mars.


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    Title :

    High-flying Mini-Sniffer RPV - Mars bound


    Contributors:
    Reed, R. D. (author)


    Publication date :

    1978-06-01


    Type of media :

    Miscellaneous


    Type of material :

    No indication


    Language :

    English




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