One advantage of the low lift-to-drag (L/D) inflatable vehicle being evaluated for the human Mars Entry, Descent, and Landing Architecture Study (EDLAS) is the lower launch mass compared to the other concepts being considered. Mass reduction is achieved by using a strong but lightweight inflatable structure and by eliminating the need for a backshell. Performance analysis has shown that additional mass savings is achievable using entry guidance technologies that reduce powered descent propellant mass by directly controlling angle of attack and sideslip, rather than the traditional bank angle control approach used by the current state-of-the-art Mars Science Laboratory entry vehicle. Two methods of implementing this guidance scheme are presented, one uses aerodynamic flaps, the other changes or morphs the shape of the inflatable aeroshell during flight. This paper describes both control methods for the EDLAS low-L/D vehicle, including the aerodynamic model of the aerosurfaces and various methods to achieve the morphing shape deflection (internal motors, shifting tori, etc.). Results of trajectory performance simulations for both the aerodynamic flap and morphing designs are also presented along with details of mechanical implementation options available to ground test the system.


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    Title :

    Low Lift-to-Drag Morphing Shape Design


    Contributors:

    Conference:

    AIAA SciTech Exhibition and Forum ; 2020 ; Orlando, FL, US


    Publication date :

    2020-01-06



    Type of media :

    Conference paper


    Type of material :

    No indication


    Language :

    English




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