While the overall architecture of an Entry Descent and Landing (EDL) system may vary depending on specific mission requirementsw, measurements of the rate vector with respect to the surface is a primary requirement for the Terminal Descent Control (TDC) phase of any controlled lander.


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    Title :

    Miniature coherent velocimeter and altimeter (MCVA) for terminal descent control on lunar and planetary landers


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    Conference:

    Coherent Laser Radar Conference ; 2005 ; Kamakura, Japan


    Publication date :

    2005-10-01


    Type of media :

    Conference paper


    Type of material :

    No indication


    Language :

    English




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