Aerobot - Advancements in Autonomous Flight and Robotics Systems
Fouad Sabry
Publisher: One Billion Knowledgeable
Summary
In the everevolving world of robotics and space exploration, Aerobot offers a deep dive into cuttingedge technologies and pioneering missions. Written by Fouad Sabry, this comprehensive work is part of the Robotics Science series and explores the fusion of aeronautics, robotics, and planetary science. Ideal for professionals, students, and enthusiasts alike, the book delves into the transformative potential of robotic spacecraft, from aerobraking techniques to the Titan Winged Aerobot Aerobot-This chapter introduces the concept of autonomous robotic flight, focusing on its role in exploration and data collection Mariner program-Explore the Mariner program's impact on space exploration and its contribution to planetary research Aerobraking-Learn about aerobraking, a technique used to slow spacecraft by passing through a planet's atmosphere, and its importance in mission planning Magellan (spacecraft)-Delve into the Magellan mission, which mapped Venus’ surface using radar and opened new frontiers in planetary science Discovery Program-A look into NASA’s Discovery Program, which focuses on lowcost, highreturn missions that push the boundaries of our space exploration efforts Aerocapture-This chapter explains aerocapture, a critical maneuver for spacecraft to slow down and enter a planet's orbit using atmospheric drag Colonization of Venus-Speculative yet grounded in science, this chapter imagines the future of human settlement on Venus, a goal propelled by space robotics NASA Institute for Advanced Concepts-The chapter reviews the cuttingedge research conducted by NASA's Institute for Advanced Concepts, pushing the envelope of space technology VeneraD-VeneraD aims to build upon Soviet missions to Venus, offering new insights into the planet’s hostile environment and the possibilities for exploration Venus In Situ Explorer-Learn about this planned mission to explore Venus directly, providing firsthand data about its surface and atmosphere Titan Saturn System Mission-This chapter discusses the mission to Titan, Saturn’s largest moon, and the use of robotic aircraft to explore its thick atmosphere Aerial Regionalscale Environmental Survey-A critical exploration of Earth observation through robotic aerial surveys, a stepping stone to planetary exploration Mars aircraft-With Mars becoming a major exploration hub, this chapter covers the cuttingedge technologies that enable flight on the Red Planet Asteroid Redirect Mission-The chapter provides an indepth look at NASA’s plans to capture and redirect an asteroid, focusing on robotic missions High Altitude Venus Operational Concept-Explore how robotic aircraft could operate at high altitudes in Venus’s dense atmosphere, paving the way for future exploration Titan Winged Aerobot-Learn about the Titan Winged Aerobot, a revolutionary concept for exploring Titan’s complex atmosphere with advanced robotics Dragonfly (Titan space probe)-Delve into the Dragonfly mission, a rotorcraft designed to fly across Titan’s surface to study its chemistry and geology Ingenuity (helicopter)-The story of Ingenuity, the first helicopter to fly on another planet, and its groundbreaking contributions to Mars exploration NASAESA Mars Sample Return-Understand the collaborative efforts between NASA and ESA to return samples from Mars, supported by robotic missions Venus Orbiter Mission-The Venus Orbiter Mission chapter examines robotic spacecraft designed to orbit Venus and study its atmosphere and geology Mariner 4-A pivotal moment in space exploration, Mariner 4 was the first spacecraft to successfully send back images of Mars, shaping our understanding of the planet
Available since: 01/24/2025.
Print length: 281 pages.
