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Design methodology and preliminary sizing of an unmanned mars exploration plane (UMEP)

Behroo, M ; Sharif University of Technology | 2013

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  1. Type of Document: Article
  2. DOI: 10.4028/www.scientific.net/AMM.332.15
  3. Publisher: 2013
  4. Abstract:
  5. This paper discusses the mission requirements and design constraints for an Unmanned Martian research aircraft based on a tailor-made classical airplane design methodology. First, the exploration mission is described using the information from previous real-world experiences and the desired payload is proposed accordingly. The environmental conditions that dictate severe constraints to the design space are characterized afterwards. The conventional airplane design cycle is modified to address the lack of statistical data and to define a proper design recycling criteria. Eventually, the outcome is presented in the form of a novel configuration that is well suited to carry out the specified exploration mission, flying low and slow over the Martian surface
  6. Keywords:
  7. Configuration design ; Design constraints ; Unmanned aerial vehicle ; Configuration designs ; Environmental conditions ; Exploration missions ; Mission profile ; Mission requirements ; Real-world experience ; Intelligent systems ; Manufacture ; Martian surface analysis ; Mechanical engineering ; Neuromuscular rehabilitation ; Optimization ; Research aircraft ; Robotics ; Unmanned aerial vehicles (UAV) ; Design
  8. Source: APPLIED MECHANICS AND MATERIALS; 332; 15; Biomechanics, neurorehabilitation, mechanical engineering, manufacturing systems, robotics and aerospace: optimization of the engineering systems; OPTIROB 2013 ; Volume 332 , 2013 , Pages 15-20 ; 16609336 (ISSN) ; 9783037857335 (ISBN)
  9. URL: http://www.scientific.net/AMM.332.15