Mars entry systems are complex with many competing design objectives. This paper presents a data-driven and physics-based approach to systems analysis and tradespace exploration for a human Mars entry system using a Mid-Lift/Drag aerodynamic decelerator. The baseline entry system includes elements for Mars aerocapture, entry, descent, and landing segments of the mission. The approach uses a set of parametric models that enable a system-level analysis, vehicle sizing, sensitivity analysis, and tradespace exploration. The paper provides a brief introduction of the Mid-Lift/Drag concept, an overview of parametric models, discussions on alternative structural concepts, results from system-level analysis, and summary remarks.


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    Title :

    Parametric Systems Analysis of a Mid-Lift/Drag Entry System for Human Mars Mission


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    Conference:

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


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    Conference paper


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    Language :

    English