Gowen, R. A.; Smith, A.; Griffiths, A.; Coates, A.; Ball, A.; Sheridan, S.; Crawford, I.; Church, P.; Wells, N.; Barber, S.; Hagermann, A.; Gao, Y.; Phipps, A.; Talboys, D. and Pike, W. T.
(2007).
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Abstract
We report on the potential usefulness of kinetic penetrators for the exploration of various types of Solar
System bodies, including planets their satellites, and near Earth objects. We consider their potential scientific return, resource requirements and costs compared with soft landers, and outline their heritage and current state of development. Following the recent round of proposals for the European Space Agency Cosmic Visions, penetrators have been put forward for three missions: the Moon, Europa and Titan. Each situation involves a number of unique challenges which will be addressed in the presentation. The paper also includes technology roadmaps for various penetrator science instruments and key penetrator technologies (such as batteries and radioisotope heating units).
| Item Type: | Conference Item |
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| Copyright Holders: | 2007 Not known |
| Academic Unit/Department: | Science > Physical Sciences Science |
| Interdisciplinary Research Centre: | Centre for Earth, Planetary, Space and Astronomical Research (CEPSAR) |
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| Item ID: | 29667 |
| Depositing User: | Simon Sheridan |
| Date Deposited: | 06 Oct 2011 08:26 |
| Last Modified: | 06 Oct 2011 08:26 |
| URI: | http://oro.open.ac.uk/id/eprint/29667 |
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