Title Orbit optimization for regenerative aerobraking at Mars / by Doublas Robert Tolbert.

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LOCATION	CALL #	STATUS
MST DEPOSITORY	THESIS T 8958/8975,9019/9020 MICROFILM	NOT CHECKED OUT
MST Thesis	THESIS T 8963	NOT CHECKED OUT

Description

x, 41 leaves : illustrations ; 28 cm.

Notes	Vita.
	Includes bibliographical references (leaf 40).
	"The goal of this study was the optimization of the mission design of a Mars mission with regenerative aerobraking as the design focus. The concept of regenerative aerobraking involves using the energy that is lost during aerobraking to benefit the mission. At high velocities, the atmosphere of Mars ionizes around the spacecraft. During this time period electrons can be gathered and significant amounts of power generated. Also, oxygen can be extracted from CO₂ once the oxygen is stripped from the hot CO₂. This oxygen can be collected and used on the surface of Mars by astronauts"--Abstract, leaf iii.
	M.S. University of Missouri--Rolla 2006.
Subjects	Space vehicles -- Atmospheric braking.
	Space vehicles -- Design and construction.
	Mars (Planet) -- Atmosphere.
	Space flight to Mars.
Other Titles	MST thesis. Aerospace Engineering (M.S., 2006).
OCLC/WorldCat Number	85479614

Author	Tolbert, Douglas Robert, 1982-
Title	Orbit optimization for regenerative aerobraking at Mars / by Doublas Robert Tolbert.
Subjects	Space vehicles -- Atmospheric braking.
	Space vehicles -- Design and construction.
	Mars (Planet) -- Atmosphere.
	Space flight to Mars.
Other Titles	MST thesis. Aerospace Engineering (M.S., 2006).

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