Uranus Orbiter, The other proposed ice-giant mission |
Uranus Orbiter, The other proposed ice-giant mission |
Nov 11 2005, 05:13 PM
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Since the Neptune Orbiter thread has started to veer into talking about a Uranus orbiter as well, it seemed like a good idea to start a topic for Uranus.
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Nov 30 2005, 08:29 AM
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The document for simulation tests for a Neptune orbiter -- of which there were 2000 -- is at http://library-dspace.larc.nasa.gov/dspace...a-2004-4955.pdf . That for tests for the easier Titan orbit aerocapture is at http://www.inspacepropulsion.com/tech/pubs...Performance.pdf .
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Nov 30 2005, 04:36 PM
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QUOTE (BruceMoomaw @ Nov 30 2005, 02:29 AM) The document for simulation tests for a Neptune orbiter -- of which there were 2000 -- is at http://library-dspace.larc.nasa.gov/dspace...a-2004-4955.pdf . That for tests for the easier Titan orbit aerocapture is at http://www.inspacepropulsion.com/tech/pubs...Performance.pdf . Amazing findings. Seems 'banking' the craft during the decel is the preferred technique. I thought perhaps pitch manuvers (or a combination of both) would be used. The banking technique seems (roughly) analogous to the hypersonic manuveurs the shuttle employs during earth atmosphere re-entry. The banking technique would have obvious utility in expanding the cross range deflection for a lander type mission (at Titan, Triton, or Pluto). Appreciate very much the information, it sure whets the appetite for future missions. Weird it may be easier to land on Pluto than Mercury . . . . |
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Feb 2 2006, 07:46 AM
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An excuse to post in the oh-so-obscure Uranus Orbiter thread!
---------- Uranus Pre-Equinox Workshop - First Announcement 2-3 May 2006, Pasadena, CA Purpose: To ensure a comprehensive collection of Uranus System Equinoctial observations, by gathering the community of Uranus system observers, modelers, theorists, and lab experimentalists prior to the 2007 equinox to coordinate both observations and analyses. Who Should Attend: Those scientists planning either to make observations of the Uranus system at equinox (including the atmosphere, rings, and satellites), or to conduct theoretical and/or laboratory work specifically pertinent to the Uranus system at equinox. Date and Location: The meeting's timing and venue, 2-3 May 2006 in Pasadena CA, were selected to dovetail with the OPAG meeting on the following two days, in order to minimize extra travel. Next step if interested: Send email confirming your interest to Heidi B. Hammel (...) with "uranus workshop" in the subject line, and please indicate in the body of the message the particular aspect(s) of the Uranus system you plan to study. A second notice (and preliminary agenda) will be distributed in late February. Note: the primary purpose of THIS workshop is coordination and facilitation of equinox observations and analyses, not review of current science results. Some of us are considering hosting a pre-DPS workshop to focus specifically on current atmospheric studies, and similar workshops could be envisioned for other sub-fields. |
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