Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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1767142 | Advances in Space Research | 2011 | 19 Pages |
Abstract
Various aerial platforms intended for long endurance survey of the Titan surface are presented. A few novel concepts are introduced, including a heated methane balloon and a balloon with a tethered wind turbine. All the concept options are predicted to have lower scientific payload fractions than the Huygens probe. It is concluded that the selection of the best aerial platform option depends on more accurate mass estimates and a clear decision on whether, or not, in situ surface composition measurements are required in conjunction with aerial remote sensing.
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Authors
G.E. Dorrington,