Venus evolution through time: key science questions, selected mission concepts and future investigations
T Widemann, SE Smrekar, JB Garvin… - Space Science …, 2023 - Springer
In this work we discuss various selected mission concepts addressing Venus evolution
through time. More specifically, we address investigations and payload instrument concepts …
through time. More specifically, we address investigations and payload instrument concepts …
Aerocapture: A Historical Review and Bibliometric Data Analysis from 1980 to 2023
AP Girija - arXiv preprint arXiv:2307.01437, 2023 - arxiv.org
Aerocapture is a technique which uses atmospheric drag to decelerate a spacecraft and
achieve nearly fuel-free orbit insertion from an interplanetary trajectory. The present study …
achieve nearly fuel-free orbit insertion from an interplanetary trajectory. The present study …
A Low Cost Mars Aerocapture Technology Demonstrator
AP Girija - arXiv preprint arXiv:2307.11378, 2023 - arxiv.org
The ability to launch small secondary payloads to Mars on future science missions present
an exciting opportunity for demonstration of advanced technologies for planetary exploration …
an exciting opportunity for demonstration of advanced technologies for planetary exploration …
Comparative Study of Planetary Atmospheres and Implications for Atmospheric Entry Missions
AP Girija - arXiv preprint arXiv:2307.16277, 2023 - arxiv.org
The study of planetary atmospheres is critical to our understanding of the origin and
evolution of the Solar System. The combined effect of various physical and chemical …
evolution of the Solar System. The combined effect of various physical and chemical …
A Survey of the Design Trade Space for Atmospheric Entry, Descent, and Landing Missions
AP Girija - arXiv preprint arXiv:2308.03238, 2023 - arxiv.org
Over the history of planetary exploration, atmospheric entry vehicles have been used to
deliver probes and landers to Venus, Mars, Jupiter, and Titan. While the entry vehicles are …
deliver probes and landers to Venus, Mars, Jupiter, and Titan. While the entry vehicles are …
Planetary Exploration Horizon 2061 Report, Chapter 4: From planetary exploration goals to technology requirements
This chapter reviews for each province and destination of the Solar System the
representative space missions that will have to be designed and implemented by 2061 to …
representative space missions that will have to be designed and implemented by 2061 to …
Aerocapture Design Reference Missions for Solar System Exploration: from Venus to Neptune
AP Girija - arXiv preprint arXiv:2308.10384, 2023 - arxiv.org
Aerocapture is the technique of using planetary atmospheres to decelerate a spacecraft in a
single pass to achieve nearly fuel-free orbit insertion. Aerocapture has been extensively …
single pass to achieve nearly fuel-free orbit insertion. Aerocapture has been extensively …
Planetary Entry Probe Dataset: Analysis and Rules of Thumb for Future Missions
AP Girija - arXiv preprint arXiv:2308.07005, 2023 - arxiv.org
Since the beginning of robotic interplanetary exploration nearly six decades ago, successful
atmospheric entry has been accomplished at Venus, Earth, Mars, Jupiter, and Titan. More …
atmospheric entry has been accomplished at Venus, Earth, Mars, Jupiter, and Titan. More …
Performance Benefit of Aerocapture for the Design Reference Mission Set
AP Girija - arXiv preprint arXiv:2309.09438, 2023 - arxiv.org
Aerocapture is a maneuver which uses aerodynamic drag to slow down a spacecraft in a
single pass through the atmosphere. All planetary orbiters to date have used propulsive orbit …
single pass through the atmosphere. All planetary orbiters to date have used propulsive orbit …
Thermal Protection System Requirements for Future Planetary Entry and Aerocapture Missions
AP Girija - arXiv preprint arXiv:2309.01938, 2023 - arxiv.org
Thermal protection systems are a critical component of planetary exploration, enabling
probes to enter the atmosphere and perform in-situ measurements. The aero-thermal …
probes to enter the atmosphere and perform in-situ measurements. The aero-thermal …